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Divide 42/18 with 56/60

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 56/60

42/18 ÷ 56/60 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/60: 60/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 56/60 = 42/18 × 60/56
  3. = 42 × 60/18 × 56 = 2520/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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