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Divide 40/48 with 12/42

40/48 ÷ 12/42 is 35/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/42: 42/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/48 ÷ 12/42 = 40/48 × 42/12
  3. = 40 × 42/48 × 12 = 1680/576
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
  5. In mixed form: 211/12

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