Answers

Divide 72/24 with 72/40

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

72/24 ÷ 72/40 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/40: 40/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/24 ÷ 72/40 = 72/24 × 40/72
3. = 72 × 40/24 × 72 = 2880/1728
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
5. In mixed form: 12/3

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