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Divide 72/8 with 40/36

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

72/8 ÷ 40/36 is 81/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/8 ÷ 40/36 = 72/8 × 36/40
3. = 72 × 36/8 × 40 = 2592/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/10
5. In mixed form: 81/10

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