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Divide 40/3 with 12/8

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1 4/8

40/3 ÷ 12/8 is 80/9.

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, 40/3 ÷ 12/8 = 40/3 × 8/12
  3. = 40 × 8/3 × 12 = 320/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
  5. In mixed form: 88/9

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