Answers

Divide 56/36 with 49/72

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 49/72

56/36 ÷ 49/72 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 49/72: 72/49
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/36 ÷ 49/72 = 56/36 × 72/49
3. = 56 × 72/36 × 49 = 4032/1764
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
5. In mixed form: 22/7

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