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Divide 40/72 with 12/9

1^st number: 40/72, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

40/72 ÷ 12/9 is 5/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 12/9: 9/12
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/72 ÷ 12/9 = 40/72 × 9/12
3. = 40 × 9/72 × 12 = 360/864
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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