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Divide 40/2 with 72/8

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 9 0/8

40/2 ÷ 72/8 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/8: 8/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/2 ÷ 72/8 = 40/2 × 8/72
3. = 40 × 8/2 × 72 = 320/144
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
5. In mixed form: 22/9

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