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Divide 40/6 with 12/6

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2 0/6

40/6 ÷ 12/6 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/6: 6/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 12/6 = 40/6 × 6/12
  3. = 40 × 6/6 × 12 = 240/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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