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Divide 42/15 with 27/56

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 27/56

42/15 ÷ 27/56 is 784/135.

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, 42/15 ÷ 27/56 = 42/15 × 56/27
3. = 42 × 56/15 × 27 = 2352/405
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 784/135
5. In mixed form: 5109/135

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