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Divide 40/4 with 12/7

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 1 5/7

40/4 ÷ 12/7 is 35/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/7: 7/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/4 ÷ 12/7 = 40/4 × 7/12
  3. = 40 × 7/4 × 12 = 280/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
  5. In mixed form: 55/6

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