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Divide 42/2 with 56/5

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

42/2 ÷ 56/5 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/5: 5/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/2 ÷ 56/5 = 42/2 × 5/56
3. = 42 × 5/2 × 56 = 210/112
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
5. In mixed form: 17/8

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