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Divide 40/5 with 15/12

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 3/12

40/5 ÷ 15/12 is 32/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/12: 12/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 15/12 = 40/5 × 12/15
  3. = 40 × 12/5 × 15 = 480/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
  5. In mixed form: 62/5

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