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Divide 42/20 with 56/81

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 56/81

42/20 ÷ 56/81 is 243/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/81: 81/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/20 ÷ 56/81 = 42/20 × 81/56
3. = 42 × 81/20 × 56 = 3402/1120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/80
5. In mixed form: 33/80

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