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Divide 56/72 with 42/9

1^st number: 56/72, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

56/72 ÷ 42/9 is 1/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/72 ÷ 42/9 = 56/72 × 9/42
3. = 56 × 9/72 × 42 = 504/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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