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Divide 42/6 with 56/21

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 2 14/21

42/6 ÷ 56/21 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/21: 21/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 56/21 = 42/6 × 21/56
  3. = 42 × 21/6 × 56 = 882/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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