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Divide 42/16 with 56/27

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

42/16 ÷ 56/27 is 81/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/27: 27/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/16 ÷ 56/27 = 42/16 × 27/56
3. = 42 × 27/16 × 56 = 1134/896
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/64
5. In mixed form: 117/64

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