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Divide 36/20 with 40/72

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 40/72

36/20 ÷ 40/72 is 81/25.

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, 36/20 ÷ 40/72 = 36/20 × 72/40
3. = 36 × 72/20 × 40 = 2592/800
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/25
5. In mixed form: 36/25

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