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Divide 40/14 with 56/72

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 56/72

40/14 ÷ 56/72 is 180/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/72: 72/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/14 ÷ 56/72 = 40/14 × 72/56
  3. = 40 × 72/14 × 56 = 2880/784
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 180/49
  5. In mixed form: 333/49

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