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Divide 42/27 with 42/56

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 42/56

42/27 ÷ 42/56 is 56/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 42/56 = 42/27 × 56/42
3. = 42 × 56/27 × 42 = 2352/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/27
5. In mixed form: 22/27

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