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Divide 72/30 with 40/56

1^st number: 2 12/30, 2^nd number: 40/56

72/30 ÷ 40/56 is 84/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/56: 56/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/30 ÷ 40/56 = 72/30 × 56/40
3. = 72 × 56/30 × 40 = 4032/1200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 84/25
5. In mixed form: 39/25

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