Answers

Divide 72/21 with 40/15

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

72/21 ÷ 40/15 is 9/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 40/15 = 72/21 × 15/40
3. = 72 × 15/21 × 40 = 1080/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
5. In mixed form: 12/7

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