Answers

Divide 84/36 with 40/72

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 40/72

84/36 ÷ 40/72 is 21/5.

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, 84/36 ÷ 40/72 = 84/36 × 72/40
3. = 84 × 72/36 × 40 = 6048/1440
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
5. In mixed form: 41/5

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