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Divide 40/9 with 72/20

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

40/9 ÷ 72/20 is 100/81.

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, 40/9 ÷ 72/20 = 40/9 × 20/72
3. = 40 × 20/9 × 72 = 800/648
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/81
5. In mixed form: 119/81

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