Answers

Divide 72/56 with 42/70

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 42/70

72/56 ÷ 42/70 is 15/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/56 ÷ 42/70 = 72/56 × 70/42
3. = 72 × 70/56 × 42 = 5040/2352
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/7
5. In mixed form: 21/7

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