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Divide 72/81 with 40/15

1^st number: 72/81, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

72/81 ÷ 40/15 is 1/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/15: 15/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/81 ÷ 40/15 = 72/81 × 15/40
3. = 72 × 15/81 × 40 = 1080/3240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3

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