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Divide 72/5 with 40/8

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

72/5 ÷ 40/8 is 72/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/8: 8/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/5 ÷ 40/8 = 72/5 × 8/40
3. = 72 × 8/5 × 40 = 576/200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/25
5. In mixed form: 222/25

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