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Divide 40/18 with 12/21

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 12/21

40/18 ÷ 12/21 is 35/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/21: 21/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 12/21 = 40/18 × 21/12
  3. = 40 × 21/18 × 12 = 840/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
  5. In mixed form: 38/9

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