Answers

Divide 72/40 with 48/84

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 48/84

72/40 ÷ 48/84 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 48/84: 84/48
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 48/84 = 72/40 × 84/48
3. = 72 × 84/40 × 48 = 6048/1920
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
5. In mixed form: 33/20

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