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Divide 40/12 with 9/14

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 9/14

40/12 ÷ 9/14 is 140/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/14: 14/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 9/14 = 40/12 × 14/9
  3. = 40 × 14/12 × 9 = 560/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/27
  5. In mixed form: 55/27

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