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Divide 40/24 with 12/84

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 12/84

40/24 ÷ 12/84 is 35/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/84: 84/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/24 ÷ 12/84 = 40/24 × 84/12
  3. = 40 × 84/24 × 12 = 3360/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
  5. In mixed form: 112/3

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