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Divide 42/35 with 21/56

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 21/56

42/35 ÷ 21/56 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/56: 56/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/35 ÷ 21/56 = 42/35 × 56/21
3. = 42 × 56/35 × 21 = 2352/735
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
5. In mixed form: 31/5

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