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Divide 40/14 with 12/40

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 12/40

40/14 ÷ 12/40 is 200/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/40: 40/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 12/40 = 40/14 × 40/12
  3. = 40 × 40/14 × 12 = 1600/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 200/21
  5. In mixed form: 911/21

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