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Divide 18/16 with 40/72

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 40/72

18/16 ÷ 40/72 is 81/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/72: 72/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 18/16 ÷ 40/72 = 18/16 × 72/40
  3. = 18 × 72/16 × 40 = 1296/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
  5. In mixed form: 21/40

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