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Divide 72/40 with 3/9

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 3/9

72/40 ÷ 3/9 is 27/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 3/9: 9/3
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 3/9 = 72/40 × 9/3
3. = 72 × 9/40 × 3 = 648/120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
5. In mixed form: 52/5

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