Answers

Divide 56/40 with 15/42

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 15/42

56/40 ÷ 15/42 is 98/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 15/42: 42/15
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 15/42 = 56/40 × 42/15
3. = 56 × 42/40 × 15 = 2352/600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/25
5. In mixed form: 323/25

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