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Divide 72/40 with 40/9

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

72/40 ÷ 40/9 is 81/200.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/9: 9/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 40/9 = 72/40 × 9/40
3. = 72 × 9/40 × 40 = 648/1600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/200

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