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Divide 7/4 with 56/40

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1 16/40

7/4 ÷ 56/40 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/40: 40/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 7/4 ÷ 56/40 = 7/4 × 40/56
  3. = 7 × 40/4 × 56 = 280/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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