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Divide 40/56 with 4/12

40/56 ÷ 4/12 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/12: 12/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/56 ÷ 4/12 = 40/56 × 12/4
  3. = 40 × 12/56 × 4 = 480/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
  5. In mixed form: 21/7

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