Answers

Divide 72/20 with 56/42

1^st number: 3 12/20, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

72/20 ÷ 56/42 is 27/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/42: 42/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/20 ÷ 56/42 = 72/20 × 42/56
3. = 72 × 42/20 × 56 = 3024/1120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
5. In mixed form: 27/10

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