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Divide 1/5 with 72/20

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

1/5 ÷ 72/20 is 1/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/5 ÷ 72/20 = 1/5 × 20/72
3. = 1 × 20/5 × 72 = 20/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/18

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