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Divide 40/6 with 48/12

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 4 0/12

40/6 ÷ 48/12 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/12: 12/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 48/12 = 40/6 × 12/48
  3. = 40 × 12/6 × 48 = 480/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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