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Divide 72/40 with 3/5

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 3/5

72/40 ÷ 3/5 is 3/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 3/5: 5/3
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 3/5 = 72/40 × 5/3
3. = 72 × 5/40 × 3 = 360/120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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