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Divide 72/56 with 12/20

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 12/20

72/56 ÷ 12/20 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 12/20: 20/12
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/56 ÷ 12/20 = 72/56 × 20/12
3. = 72 × 20/56 × 12 = 1440/672
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
5. In mixed form: 21/7

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