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Divide 40/12 with 81/36

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 2 9/36

40/12 ÷ 81/36 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 81/36: 36/81
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 81/36 = 40/12 × 36/81
  3. = 40 × 36/12 × 81 = 1440/972
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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