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Divide 5/42 with 80/56

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

5/42 ÷ 80/56 is 1/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 80/56: 56/80
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 80/56 = 5/42 × 56/80
3. = 5 × 56/42 × 80 = 280/3360
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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