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Divide 21/4 with 56/40

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

21/4 ÷ 56/40 is 15/4.

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, 21/4 ÷ 56/40 = 21/4 × 40/56
3. = 21 × 40/4 × 56 = 840/224
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
5. In mixed form: 33/4

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