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Divide 21/8 with 48/56

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 48/56

21/8 ÷ 48/56 is 49/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 48/56: 56/48
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/8 ÷ 48/56 = 21/8 × 56/48
3. = 21 × 56/8 × 48 = 1176/384
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
5. In mixed form: 31/16

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