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Divide 72/3 with 56/12

1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 4 8/12

72/3 ÷ 56/12 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/12: 12/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/3 ÷ 56/12 = 72/3 × 12/56
  3. = 72 × 12/3 × 56 = 864/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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