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Divide 40/12 with 8/9

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 8/9

40/12 ÷ 8/9 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/9: 9/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 8/9 = 40/12 × 9/8
  3. = 40 × 9/12 × 8 = 360/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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