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Divide 40/9 with 4/12

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 4/12

40/9 ÷ 4/12 is 40/3.

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, 40/9 ÷ 4/12 = 40/9 × 12/4
  3. = 40 × 12/9 × 4 = 480/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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