Answers

Divide 72/28 with 40/72

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 40/72

72/28 ÷ 40/72 is 162/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/72: 72/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/28 ÷ 40/72 = 72/28 × 72/40
3. = 72 × 72/28 × 40 = 5184/1120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 162/35
5. In mixed form: 422/35

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