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Divide 56/3 with 20/5

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 4 0/5

56/3 ÷ 20/5 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/5: 5/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/3 ÷ 20/5 = 56/3 × 5/20
  3. = 56 × 5/3 × 20 = 280/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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