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Divide 72/56 with 1/3

1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 1/3

72/56 ÷ 1/3 is 27/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/3: 3/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/56 ÷ 1/3 = 72/56 × 3/1
  3. = 72 × 3/56 × 1 = 216/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
  5. In mixed form: 36/7

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