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Divide 40/15 with 14/12

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 2/12

40/15 ÷ 14/12 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/12: 12/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/15 ÷ 14/12 = 40/15 × 12/14
  3. = 40 × 12/15 × 14 = 480/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
  5. In mixed form: 22/7

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