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Divide 56/36 with 5/27

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 5/27

56/36 ÷ 5/27 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/27: 27/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/36 ÷ 5/27 = 56/36 × 27/5
  3. = 56 × 27/36 × 5 = 1512/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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