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Divide 1/2 with 72/56

1^st number: 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

1/2 ÷ 72/56 is 7/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/56: 56/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/2 ÷ 72/56 = 1/2 × 56/72
3. = 1 × 56/2 × 72 = 56/144
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/18

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