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Divide 72/4 with 40/84

1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 40/84

72/4 ÷ 40/84 is 189/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/84: 84/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/4 ÷ 40/84 = 72/4 × 84/40
  3. = 72 × 84/4 × 40 = 6048/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/5
  5. In mixed form: 374/5

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