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Divide 42/72 with 56/54

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

42/72 ÷ 56/54 is 9/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/54: 54/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 56/54 = 42/72 × 54/56
3. = 42 × 54/72 × 56 = 2268/4032
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/16

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