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Divide 40/8 with 12/30

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 12/30

40/8 ÷ 12/30 is 25/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/30: 30/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 12/30 = 40/8 × 30/12
  3. = 40 × 30/8 × 12 = 1200/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/2
  5. In mixed form: 121/2

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