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Divide 72/21 with 9/40

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 9/40

72/21 ÷ 9/40 is 320/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 9/40: 40/9
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 9/40 = 72/21 × 40/9
3. = 72 × 40/21 × 9 = 2880/189
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 320/21
5. In mixed form: 155/21

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