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Divide 72/30 with 30/40

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 30/40

72/30 ÷ 30/40 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 30/40: 40/30
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/30 ÷ 30/40 = 72/30 × 40/30
  3. = 72 × 40/30 × 30 = 2880/900
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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