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Divide 56/21 with 5/7

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 5/7

56/21 ÷ 5/7 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/7: 7/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/21 ÷ 5/7 = 56/21 × 7/5
  3. = 56 × 7/21 × 5 = 392/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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