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Divide 49/12 with 72/40

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 1 32/40

49/12 ÷ 72/40 is 245/108.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/40: 40/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/12 ÷ 72/40 = 49/12 × 40/72
  3. = 49 × 40/12 × 72 = 1960/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/108
  5. In mixed form: 229/108

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