Answers

Divide 72/40 with 25/42

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 25/42

72/40 ÷ 25/42 is 378/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 25/42: 42/25
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 25/42 = 72/40 × 42/25
3. = 72 × 42/40 × 25 = 3024/1000
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/125
5. In mixed form: 33/125

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