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Divide 40/20 with 12/8

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 1 4/8

40/20 ÷ 12/8 is 4/3.

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, 40/20 ÷ 12/8 = 40/20 × 8/12
  3. = 40 × 8/20 × 12 = 320/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

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