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Divide 50/8 with 42/56

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 42/56

50/8 ÷ 42/56 is 25/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/8 ÷ 42/56 = 50/8 × 56/42
  3. = 50 × 56/8 × 42 = 2800/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/3
  5. In mixed form: 81/3

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