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Divide 40/3 with 50/12

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 4 2/12

40/3 ÷ 50/12 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/12: 12/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/3 ÷ 50/12 = 40/3 × 12/50
  3. = 40 × 12/3 × 50 = 480/150
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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