Answers

Divide 72/5 with 40/42

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 40/42

72/5 ÷ 40/42 is 378/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/5 ÷ 40/42 = 72/5 × 42/40
3. = 72 × 42/5 × 40 = 3024/200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 378/25
5. In mixed form: 153/25

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