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Divide 40/14 with 24/12

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 2 0/12

40/14 ÷ 24/12 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 24/12: 12/24
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 24/12 = 40/14 × 12/24
  3. = 40 × 12/14 × 24 = 480/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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