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Divide 42/12 with 5/56

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 5/56

42/12 ÷ 5/56 is 196/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/56: 56/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 5/56 = 42/12 × 56/5
3. = 42 × 56/12 × 5 = 2352/60
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/5
5. In mixed form: 391/5

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