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Divide 8/12 with 56/40

1st number: 8/12, 2nd number: 1 16/40

8/12 ÷ 56/40 is 10/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/40: 40/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/12 ÷ 56/40 = 8/12 × 40/56
  3. = 8 × 40/12 × 56 = 320/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/21

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