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Divide 56/40 with 2/6

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 2/6

56/40 ÷ 2/6 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 2/6: 6/2
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 2/6 = 56/40 × 6/2
3. = 56 × 6/40 × 2 = 336/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
5. In mixed form: 41/5

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