40 divided by 12
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to perform a division operation to find the result of 40 divided by 12.
Answer
3 1/3
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 3 1/3
Steps to Solve
- Set up the division problem
Set up the division problem as $$ rac{40}{12} $$
- Divide the numbers
Perform the division to find how many times 12 fits into 40. This can be calculated as: $$ 40 \div 12 = 3 ext{ (quotient)} $$
- Find the remainder
Calculate the remainder by multiplying the quotient by 12 and subtracting that from 40: $$ 40 - (3 \times 12) = 40 - 36 = 4 $$
- Express the final answer as a mixed number
Combine the quotient and the remainder to write the final answer as a mixed number: $$ 3 \frac{4}{12} $$ which simplifies to $$ 3 \frac{1}{3} $$
The final answer is 3 1/3
More Information
When dividing two numbers, if there's a remainder, you can express the result as a mixed number.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget to simplify the fraction. Always check if the remainder over the divisor can be simplified.
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