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Divide 5/9 with 72/56

1^st number: 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 16/56

5/9 ÷ 72/56 is 35/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/56: 56/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/9 ÷ 72/56 = 5/9 × 56/72
3. = 5 × 56/9 × 72 = 280/648
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/81

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