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Divide 40/5 with 28/72

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 28/72

40/5 ÷ 28/72 is 144/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/72: 72/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/5 ÷ 28/72 = 40/5 × 72/28
  3. = 40 × 72/5 × 28 = 2880/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/7
  5. In mixed form: 204/7

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