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Divide 56/3 with 21/5

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

56/3 ÷ 21/5 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/5: 5/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/3 ÷ 21/5 = 56/3 × 5/21
  3. = 56 × 5/3 × 21 = 280/63
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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