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Divide 1/5 with 72/45

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

1/5 ÷ 72/45 is 1/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/45: 45/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/5 ÷ 72/45 = 1/5 × 45/72
3. = 1 × 45/5 × 72 = 45/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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