Answers

Divide 72/40 with 35/27

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

72/40 ÷ 35/27 is 243/175.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 35/27: 27/35
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 35/27 = 72/40 × 27/35
3. = 72 × 27/40 × 35 = 1944/1400
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/175
5. In mixed form: 168/175

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