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Divide 72/40 with 56/21

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

72/40 ÷ 56/21 is 27/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/21: 21/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 56/21 = 72/40 × 21/56
3. = 72 × 21/40 × 56 = 1512/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/40

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