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Divide 12/8 with 42/56

1^st number: 1 4/8, 2^nd number: 42/56

12/8 ÷ 42/56 is 2/1.

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, 12/8 ÷ 42/56 = 12/8 × 56/42
3. = 12 × 56/8 × 42 = 672/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1

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