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Divide 42/9 with 27/56

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 27/56

42/9 ÷ 27/56 is 784/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/56: 56/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 27/56 = 42/9 × 56/27
  3. = 42 × 56/9 × 27 = 2352/243
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 784/81
  5. In mixed form: 955/81

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