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Divide 21/5 with 42/56

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

21/5 ÷ 42/56 is 28/5.

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, 21/5 ÷ 42/56 = 21/5 × 56/42
3. = 21 × 56/5 × 42 = 1176/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
5. In mixed form: 53/5

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