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Divide 10/7 with 42/56

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 42/56

10/7 ÷ 42/56 is 40/21.

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, 10/7 ÷ 42/56 = 10/7 × 56/42
  3. = 10 × 56/7 × 42 = 560/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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