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Divide 72/14 with 70/40

1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 1 30/40

72/14 ÷ 70/40 is 144/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/40: 40/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/14 ÷ 70/40 = 72/14 × 40/70
  3. = 72 × 40/14 × 70 = 2880/980
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/49
  5. In mixed form: 246/49

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