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Divide 40/3 with 12/40

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 12/40

40/3 ÷ 12/40 is 400/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/40: 40/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/3 ÷ 12/40 = 40/3 × 40/12
  3. = 40 × 40/3 × 12 = 1600/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/9
  5. In mixed form: 444/9

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