Answers

Divide 56/40 with 72/84

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 72/84

56/40 ÷ 72/84 is 49/30.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/84: 84/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 72/84 = 56/40 × 84/72
3. = 56 × 84/40 × 72 = 4704/2880
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/30
5. In mixed form: 119/30

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