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Divide 42/72 with 56/27

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

42/72 ÷ 56/27 is 9/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/27: 27/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 56/27 = 42/72 × 27/56
3. = 42 × 27/72 × 56 = 1134/4032
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/32

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