Answers

Divide 72/36 with 40/5

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

72/36 ÷ 40/5 is 1/4.

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, 72/36 ÷ 40/5 = 72/36 × 5/40
3. = 72 × 5/36 × 40 = 360/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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