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Divide 72/40 with 28/12

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

72/40 ÷ 28/12 is 27/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 28/12: 12/28
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 28/12 = 72/40 × 12/28
3. = 72 × 12/40 × 28 = 864/1120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/35

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