Answers

Divide 72/36 with 42/40

1^st number: 2 0/36, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

72/36 ÷ 42/40 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/36 ÷ 42/40 = 72/36 × 40/42
3. = 72 × 40/36 × 42 = 2880/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
5. In mixed form: 119/21

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