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Divide 40/2 with 72/12

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 6 0/12

40/2 ÷ 72/12 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/12: 12/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/2 ÷ 72/12 = 40/2 × 12/72
3. = 40 × 12/2 × 72 = 480/144
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
5. In mixed form: 31/3

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