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Divide 40/12 with 72/80

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 72/80

40/12 ÷ 72/80 is 100/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/80: 80/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 72/80 = 40/12 × 80/72
  3. = 40 × 80/12 × 72 = 3200/864
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/27
  5. In mixed form: 319/27

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