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Divide 72/6 with 21/40

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 21/40

72/6 ÷ 21/40 is 160/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/6 ÷ 21/40 = 72/6 × 40/21
3. = 72 × 40/6 × 21 = 2880/126
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/7
5. In mixed form: 226/7

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