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Divide 42/84 with 5/56

42/84 ÷ 5/56 is 28/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/56: 56/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/84 ÷ 5/56 = 42/84 × 56/5
3. = 42 × 56/84 × 5 = 2352/420
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
5. In mixed form: 53/5

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