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Divide 16/12 with 56/40

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

16/12 ÷ 56/40 is 20/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/40: 40/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 16/12 ÷ 56/40 = 16/12 × 40/56
3. = 16 × 40/12 × 56 = 640/672
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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