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Divide 42/56 with 45/21

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 2 3/21

42/56 ÷ 45/21 is 7/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 45/21: 21/45
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/56 ÷ 45/21 = 42/56 × 21/45
3. = 42 × 21/56 × 45 = 882/2520
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/20

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