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Divide 56/40 with 21/24

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 21/24

56/40 ÷ 21/24 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/24: 24/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 21/24 = 56/40 × 24/21
3. = 56 × 24/40 × 21 = 1344/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
5. In mixed form: 13/5

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