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Divide 42/5 with 56/84

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 56/84

42/5 ÷ 56/84 is 63/5.

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, 42/5 ÷ 56/84 = 42/5 × 84/56
  3. = 42 × 84/5 × 56 = 3528/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
  5. In mixed form: 123/5

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