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Divide 4/72 with 1/40

4/72 ÷ 1/40 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/40: 40/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 4/72 ÷ 1/40 = 4/72 × 40/1
  3. = 4 × 40/72 × 1 = 160/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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