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Divide 42/72 with 5/56

42/72 ÷ 5/56 is 98/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/56: 56/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 5/56 = 42/72 × 56/5
3. = 42 × 56/72 × 5 = 2352/360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/15
5. In mixed form: 68/15

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