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Divide 56/12 with 21/42

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 21/42

56/12 ÷ 21/42 is 28/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/42: 42/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/12 ÷ 21/42 = 56/12 × 42/21
3. = 56 × 42/12 × 21 = 2352/252
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
5. In mixed form: 91/3

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