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Divide 5/42 with 8/56

5/42 ÷ 8/56 is 5/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/56: 56/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 8/56 = 5/42 × 56/8
3. = 5 × 56/42 × 8 = 280/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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