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Divide 40/9 with 72/35

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 2/35

40/9 ÷ 72/35 is 175/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 72/35: 35/72
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/9 ÷ 72/35 = 40/9 × 35/72
  3. = 40 × 35/9 × 72 = 1400/648
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/81
  5. In mixed form: 213/81

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