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Divide 8/72 with 12/40

8/72 ÷ 12/40 is 10/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 12/40: 40/12
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 8/72 ÷ 12/40 = 8/72 × 40/12
3. = 8 × 40/72 × 12 = 320/864
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/27

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