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Divide 42/24 with 56/84

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 56/84

42/24 ÷ 56/84 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/84: 84/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/24 ÷ 56/84 = 42/24 × 84/56
3. = 42 × 84/24 × 56 = 3528/1344
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
5. In mixed form: 25/8

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