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Divide 5/12 with 40/36

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 4/36

5/12 ÷ 40/36 is 3/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/12 ÷ 40/36 = 5/12 × 36/40
  3. = 5 × 36/12 × 40 = 180/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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