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Divide 60/40 with 21/72

1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 21/72

60/40 ÷ 21/72 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/72: 72/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/40 ÷ 21/72 = 60/40 × 72/21
  3. = 60 × 72/40 × 21 = 4320/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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