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Divide 42/2 with 56/14

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 4 0/14

42/2 ÷ 56/14 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/14: 14/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 56/14 = 42/2 × 14/56
  3. = 42 × 14/2 × 56 = 588/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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