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Divide 72/45 with 40/75

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 40/75

72/45 ÷ 40/75 is 3/1.

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, 72/45 ÷ 40/75 = 72/45 × 75/40
3. = 72 × 75/45 × 40 = 5400/1800
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1

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