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Divide 72/40 with 15/10

1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 1 5/10

72/40 ÷ 15/10 is 6/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/10: 10/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/40 ÷ 15/10 = 72/40 × 10/15
  3. = 72 × 10/40 × 15 = 720/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
  5. In mixed form: 11/5

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