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Divide 40/5 with 12/7

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 5/7

40/5 ÷ 12/7 is 14/3.

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, 40/5 ÷ 12/7 = 40/5 × 7/12
  3. = 40 × 7/5 × 12 = 280/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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