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Divide 5/72 with 40/18

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

5/72 ÷ 40/18 is 1/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/18: 18/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/72 ÷ 40/18 = 5/72 × 18/40
3. = 5 × 18/72 × 40 = 90/2880
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/32

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