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Divide 42/8 with 56/16

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

42/8 ÷ 56/16 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/16: 16/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 56/16 = 42/8 × 16/56
3. = 42 × 16/8 × 56 = 672/448
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
5. In mixed form: 11/2

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