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Divide 56/5 with 40/36

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 1 4/36

56/5 ÷ 40/36 is 252/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/5 ÷ 40/36 = 56/5 × 36/40
  3. = 56 × 36/5 × 40 = 2016/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 252/25
  5. In mixed form: 102/25

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