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Divide 72/40 with 42/70

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 42/70

72/40 ÷ 42/70 is 3/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 42/70 = 72/40 × 70/42
3. = 72 × 70/40 × 42 = 5040/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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