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Divide 42/12 with 27/56

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 27/56

42/12 ÷ 27/56 is 196/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 27/56: 56/27
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 27/56 = 42/12 × 56/27
3. = 42 × 56/12 × 27 = 2352/324
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/27
5. In mixed form: 77/27

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