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Divide 40/2 with 72/4

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 18 0/4

40/2 ÷ 72/4 is 10/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/4: 4/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/2 ÷ 72/4 = 40/2 × 4/72
  3. = 40 × 4/2 × 72 = 160/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/9
  5. In mixed form: 11/9

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