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Divide 40/3 with 72/84

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 72/84

40/3 ÷ 72/84 is 140/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/84: 84/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/3 ÷ 72/84 = 40/3 × 84/72
3. = 40 × 84/3 × 72 = 3360/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/9
5. In mixed form: 155/9

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