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Divide 42/56 with 56/18

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

42/56 ÷ 56/18 is 27/112.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/18: 18/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/56 ÷ 56/18 = 42/56 × 18/56
3. = 42 × 18/56 × 56 = 756/3136
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/112

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