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Divide 80/40 with 12/21

1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 12/21

80/40 ÷ 12/21 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/21: 21/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/40 ÷ 12/21 = 80/40 × 21/12
  3. = 80 × 21/40 × 12 = 1680/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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