Answers

Divide 42/35 with 56/72

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 56/72

42/35 ÷ 56/72 is 54/35.

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, 42/35 ÷ 56/72 = 42/35 × 72/56
3. = 42 × 72/35 × 56 = 3024/1960
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
5. In mixed form: 119/35

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