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Divide 72/48 with 18/40

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 18/40

72/48 ÷ 18/40 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 18/40: 40/18
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/48 ÷ 18/40 = 72/48 × 40/18
3. = 72 × 40/48 × 18 = 2880/864
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
5. In mixed form: 31/3

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