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Divide 9/40 with 12/5

1st number: 9/40, 2nd number: 2 2/5

9/40 ÷ 12/5 is 3/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/5: 5/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 9/40 ÷ 12/5 = 9/40 × 5/12
  3. = 9 × 5/40 × 12 = 45/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/32

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