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Divide 72/12 with 14/40

1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 14/40

72/12 ÷ 14/40 is 120/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/40: 40/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/12 ÷ 14/40 = 72/12 × 40/14
  3. = 72 × 40/12 × 14 = 2880/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 120/7
  5. In mixed form: 171/7

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