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Divide 2/5 with 56/42

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

2/5 ÷ 56/42 is 3/10.

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, 2/5 ÷ 56/42 = 2/5 × 42/56
3. = 2 × 42/5 × 56 = 84/280
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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