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Divide 40/72 with 3/8

40/72 ÷ 3/8 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/72 ÷ 3/8 = 40/72 × 8/3
  3. = 40 × 8/72 × 3 = 320/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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