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Divide 1/2 with 72/4

1^st number: 1/2, 2^nd number: 18 0/4

1/2 ÷ 72/4 is 1/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/4: 4/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/2 ÷ 72/4 = 1/2 × 4/72
3. = 1 × 4/2 × 72 = 4/144
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/36

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