Answers

Divide 80/72 with 40/42

1^st number: 1 8/72, 2^nd number: 40/42

80/72 ÷ 40/42 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 80/72 ÷ 40/42 = 80/72 × 42/40
3. = 80 × 42/72 × 40 = 3360/2880
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
5. In mixed form: 11/6

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