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Divide 40/14 with 21/12

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

40/14 ÷ 21/12 is 80/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/12: 12/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 21/12 = 40/14 × 12/21
  3. = 40 × 12/14 × 21 = 480/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/49
  5. In mixed form: 131/49

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