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Divide 21/12 with 72/40

1^st number: 1 9/12, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

21/12 ÷ 72/40 is 35/36.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/40: 40/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/12 ÷ 72/40 = 21/12 × 40/72
3. = 21 × 40/12 × 72 = 840/864
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/36

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