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Divide 5/42 with 56/8

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

5/42 ÷ 56/8 is 5/294.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/8: 8/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 56/8 = 5/42 × 8/56
3. = 5 × 8/42 × 56 = 40/2352
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/294

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