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Divide 5/72 with 20/9

1st number: 5/72, 2nd number: 2 2/9

5/72 ÷ 20/9 is 1/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/9: 9/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/72 ÷ 20/9 = 5/72 × 9/20
  3. = 5 × 9/72 × 20 = 45/1440
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/32

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