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Divide 72/30 with 40/16

1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 2 8/16

72/30 ÷ 40/16 is 24/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/16: 16/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/30 ÷ 40/16 = 72/30 × 16/40
  3. = 72 × 16/30 × 40 = 1152/1200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/25

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