Answers

Divide 72/40 with 42/9

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

72/40 ÷ 42/9 is 27/70.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 42/9 = 72/40 × 9/42
3. = 72 × 9/40 × 42 = 648/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/70

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