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Divide 72/56 with 1/42

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 1/42

72/56 ÷ 1/42 is 54/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 1/42: 42/1
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/56 ÷ 1/42 = 72/56 × 42/1
3. = 72 × 42/56 × 1 = 3024/56
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/1

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