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Divide 72/27 with 40/45

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 40/45

72/27 ÷ 40/45 is 3/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/45: 45/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/27 ÷ 40/45 = 72/27 × 45/40
3. = 72 × 45/27 × 40 = 3240/1080
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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