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Divide 27/16 with 42/56

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 42/56

27/16 ÷ 42/56 is 9/4.

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, 27/16 ÷ 42/56 = 27/16 × 56/42
  3. = 27 × 56/16 × 42 = 1512/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  5. In mixed form: 21/4

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