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Divide 40/50 with 72/45

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

40/50 ÷ 72/45 is 1/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/45: 45/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/50 ÷ 72/45 = 40/50 × 45/72
3. = 40 × 45/50 × 72 = 1800/3600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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