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Divide 40/6 with 72/20

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 3 12/20

40/6 ÷ 72/20 is 50/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/20: 20/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/6 ÷ 72/20 = 40/6 × 20/72
  3. = 40 × 20/6 × 72 = 800/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/27
  5. In mixed form: 123/27

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