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Divide 42/12 with 56/49

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

42/12 ÷ 56/49 is 49/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/49: 49/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 56/49 = 42/12 × 49/56
3. = 42 × 49/12 × 56 = 2058/672
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
5. In mixed form: 31/16

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