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Divide 56/16 with 21/40

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 21/40

56/16 ÷ 21/40 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/16 ÷ 21/40 = 56/16 × 40/21
3. = 56 × 40/16 × 21 = 2240/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
5. In mixed form: 62/3

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