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Divide 21/8 with 42/56

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 42/56

21/8 ÷ 42/56 is 7/2.

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, 21/8 ÷ 42/56 = 21/8 × 56/42
3. = 21 × 56/8 × 42 = 1176/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
5. In mixed form: 31/2

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