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Divide 42/35 with 56/40

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

42/35 ÷ 56/40 is 6/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/40: 40/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/35 ÷ 56/40 = 42/35 × 40/56
3. = 42 × 40/35 × 56 = 1680/1960
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7

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