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Divide 72/56 with 5/15

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 5/15

72/56 ÷ 5/15 is 27/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/15: 15/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/56 ÷ 5/15 = 72/56 × 15/5
3. = 72 × 15/56 × 5 = 1080/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
5. In mixed form: 36/7

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