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Divide 40/3 with 72/9

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 8 0/9

40/3 ÷ 72/9 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/9: 9/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/3 ÷ 72/9 = 40/3 × 9/72
3. = 40 × 9/3 × 72 = 360/216
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
5. In mixed form: 12/3

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