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Divide 56/42 with 5/16

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 5/16

56/42 ÷ 5/16 is 64/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/42 ÷ 5/16 = 56/42 × 16/5
  3. = 56 × 16/42 × 5 = 896/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/15
  5. In mixed form: 44/15

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