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Divide 72/30 with 40/5

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

72/30 ÷ 40/5 is 3/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/5: 5/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/30 ÷ 40/5 = 72/30 × 5/40
3. = 72 × 5/30 × 40 = 360/1200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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