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Divide 40/3 with 12/21

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 12/21

40/3 ÷ 12/21 is 70/3.

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, 40/3 ÷ 12/21 = 40/3 × 21/12
  3. = 40 × 21/3 × 12 = 840/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 70/3
  5. In mixed form: 231/3

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