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Divide 35/15 with 40/72

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 40/72

35/15 ÷ 40/72 is 21/5.

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, 35/15 ÷ 40/72 = 35/15 × 72/40
  3. = 35 × 72/15 × 40 = 2520/600
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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