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Divide 40/7 with 2/72

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 2/72

40/7 ÷ 2/72 is 1440/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/72: 72/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/7 ÷ 2/72 = 40/7 × 72/2
  3. = 40 × 72/7 × 2 = 2880/14
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1440/7
  5. In mixed form: 2055/7

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