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Divide 84/12 with 40/72

1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 40/72

84/12 ÷ 40/72 is 63/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/72: 72/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/12 ÷ 40/72 = 84/12 × 72/40
  3. = 84 × 72/12 × 40 = 6048/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
  5. In mixed form: 123/5

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