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Divide 40/72 with 45/18

1^st number: 40/72, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

40/72 ÷ 45/18 is 2/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 45/18: 18/45
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/72 ÷ 45/18 = 40/72 × 18/45
3. = 40 × 18/72 × 45 = 720/3240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9

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