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Divide 8/4 with 40/72

1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 40/72

8/4 ÷ 40/72 is 18/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/72: 72/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/4 ÷ 40/72 = 8/4 × 72/40
  3. = 8 × 72/4 × 40 = 576/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
  5. In mixed form: 33/5

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