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Divide 40/18 with 12/8

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1 4/8

40/18 ÷ 12/8 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/18 ÷ 12/8 = 40/18 × 8/12
  3. = 40 × 8/18 × 12 = 320/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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