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Divide 40/12 with 8/49

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 8/49

40/12 ÷ 8/49 is 245/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/49: 49/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 8/49 = 40/12 × 49/8
  3. = 40 × 49/12 × 8 = 1960/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/12
  5. In mixed form: 205/12

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