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Divide 42/49 with 72/56

1^st number: 42/49, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

42/49 ÷ 72/56 is 2/3.

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, 42/49 ÷ 72/56 = 42/49 × 56/72
3. = 42 × 56/49 × 72 = 2352/3528
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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