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Divide 45/40 with 56/72

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 56/72

45/40 ÷ 56/72 is 81/56.

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, 45/40 ÷ 56/72 = 45/40 × 72/56
3. = 45 × 72/40 × 56 = 3240/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/56
5. In mixed form: 125/56

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