Answers

Divide 56/40 with 72/54

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 1 18/54

56/40 ÷ 72/54 is 21/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/54: 54/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 72/54 = 56/40 × 54/72
3. = 56 × 54/40 × 72 = 3024/2880
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
5. In mixed form: 11/20

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