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Divide 72/20 with 21/40

1^st number: 3 12/20, 2^nd number: 21/40

72/20 ÷ 21/40 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/20 ÷ 21/40 = 72/20 × 40/21
3. = 72 × 40/20 × 21 = 2880/420
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
5. In mixed form: 66/7

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