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Divide 12/56 with 40/42

12/56 ÷ 40/42 is 9/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 12/56 ÷ 40/42 = 12/56 × 42/40
3. = 12 × 42/56 × 40 = 504/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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