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Divide 21/4 with 42/56

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 42/56

21/4 ÷ 42/56 is 7/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/4 ÷ 42/56 = 21/4 × 56/42
3. = 21 × 56/4 × 42 = 1176/168
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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