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Divide 72/40 with 18/50

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 18/50

72/40 ÷ 18/50 is 5/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 18/50: 50/18
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 18/50 = 72/40 × 50/18
3. = 72 × 50/40 × 18 = 3600/720
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1

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