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Divide 12/5 with 56/42

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

12/5 ÷ 56/42 is 9/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/42: 42/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 12/5 ÷ 56/42 = 12/5 × 42/56
3. = 12 × 42/5 × 56 = 504/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
5. In mixed form: 14/5

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