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Divide 72/40 with 5/20

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 5/20

72/40 ÷ 5/20 is 36/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 5/20 = 72/40 × 20/5
3. = 72 × 20/40 × 5 = 1440/200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
5. In mixed form: 71/5

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