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Divide 72/12 with 42/40

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

72/12 ÷ 42/40 is 40/7.

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, 72/12 ÷ 42/40 = 72/12 × 40/42
  3. = 72 × 40/12 × 42 = 2880/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/7
  5. In mixed form: 55/7

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