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Divide 42/14 with 72/56

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 16/56

42/14 ÷ 72/56 is 7/3.

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, 42/14 ÷ 72/56 = 42/14 × 56/72
  3. = 42 × 56/14 × 72 = 2352/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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