Answers

Divide 72/42 with 40/75

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 40/75

72/42 ÷ 40/75 is 45/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/75: 75/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/42 ÷ 40/75 = 72/42 × 75/40
3. = 72 × 75/42 × 40 = 5400/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/14
5. In mixed form: 33/14

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