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Divide 70/72 with 42/40

1^st number: 70/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

70/72 ÷ 42/40 is 25/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 70/72 ÷ 42/40 = 70/72 × 40/42
3. = 70 × 40/72 × 42 = 2800/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/27

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