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Divide 56/42 with 18/72

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 18/72

56/42 ÷ 18/72 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/72: 72/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/42 ÷ 18/72 = 56/42 × 72/18
  3. = 56 × 72/42 × 18 = 4032/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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