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Divide 72/40 with 5/30

1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 5/30

72/40 ÷ 5/30 is 54/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/30: 30/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/40 ÷ 5/30 = 72/40 × 30/5
  3. = 72 × 30/40 × 5 = 2160/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/5
  5. In mixed form: 104/5

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