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Divide 56/16 with 5/15

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 5/15

56/16 ÷ 5/15 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/15: 15/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/16 ÷ 5/15 = 56/16 × 15/5
  3. = 56 × 15/16 × 5 = 840/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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