Answers

Divide 72/28 with 84/40

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

72/28 ÷ 84/40 is 60/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/40: 40/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/28 ÷ 84/40 = 72/28 × 40/84
3. = 72 × 40/28 × 84 = 2880/2352
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 60/49
5. In mixed form: 111/49

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