Answers

Divide 72/40 with 56/84

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 56/84

72/40 ÷ 56/84 is 27/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/84: 84/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/40 ÷ 56/84 = 72/40 × 84/56
3. = 72 × 84/40 × 56 = 6048/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
5. In mixed form: 27/10

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