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Divide 60/12 with 40/12

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 3 4/12

60/12 ÷ 40/12 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/12: 12/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/12 ÷ 40/12 = 60/12 × 12/40
  3. = 60 × 12/12 × 40 = 720/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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