Answers

Divide 72/28 with 36/40

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 36/40

72/28 ÷ 36/40 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/40: 40/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/28 ÷ 36/40 = 72/28 × 40/36
3. = 72 × 40/28 × 36 = 2880/1008
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
5. In mixed form: 26/7

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