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Divide 1/5 with 72/21

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 3 9/21

1/5 ÷ 72/21 is 7/120.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/21: 21/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/5 ÷ 72/21 = 1/5 × 21/72
3. = 1 × 21/5 × 72 = 21/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/120

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