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Divide 42/56 with 20/12

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 8/12

42/56 ÷ 20/12 is 9/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/12: 12/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/56 ÷ 20/12 = 42/56 × 12/20
3. = 42 × 12/56 × 20 = 504/1120
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20

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