Answers

Divide 72/40 with 56/63

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 56/63

72/40 ÷ 56/63 is 81/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/63: 63/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 56/63 = 72/40 × 63/56
3. = 72 × 63/40 × 56 = 4536/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/40
5. In mixed form: 21/40

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