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Divide 56/72 with 14/40

56/72 ÷ 14/40 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/40: 40/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/72 ÷ 14/40 = 56/72 × 40/14
  3. = 56 × 40/72 × 14 = 2240/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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