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Divide 21/4 with 72/56

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

21/4 ÷ 72/56 is 49/12.

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, 21/4 ÷ 72/56 = 21/4 × 56/72
3. = 21 × 56/4 × 72 = 1176/288
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
5. In mixed form: 41/12

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