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Divide 5/2 with 3/56

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 3/56

5/2 ÷ 3/56 is 140/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/56: 56/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 3/56 = 5/2 × 56/3
  3. = 5 × 56/2 × 3 = 280/6
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 140/3
  5. In mixed form: 462/3

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