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Divide 72/56 with 5/21

1^st number: 1 16/56, 2^nd number: 5/21

72/56 ÷ 5/21 is 27/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/21: 21/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/56 ÷ 5/21 = 72/56 × 21/5
3. = 72 × 21/56 × 5 = 1512/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
5. In mixed form: 52/5

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