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Divide 20/72 with 40/36

1^st number: 20/72, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

20/72 ÷ 40/36 is 1/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 20/72 ÷ 40/36 = 20/72 × 36/40
3. = 20 × 36/72 × 40 = 720/2880
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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