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Divide 36/16 with 40/72

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 40/72

36/16 ÷ 40/72 is 81/20.

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, 36/16 ÷ 40/72 = 36/16 × 72/40
  3. = 36 × 72/16 × 40 = 2592/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/20
  5. In mixed form: 41/20

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