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Divide 42/56 with 42/72

42/56 ÷ 42/72 is 9/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/56 ÷ 42/72 = 42/56 × 72/42
3. = 42 × 72/56 × 42 = 3024/2352
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
5. In mixed form: 12/7

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