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Divide 6/56 with 72/42

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

6/56 ÷ 72/42 is 1/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/42: 42/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 6/56 ÷ 72/42 = 6/56 × 42/72
3. = 6 × 42/56 × 72 = 252/4032
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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