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Divide 56/12 with 42/15

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

56/12 ÷ 42/15 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/12 ÷ 42/15 = 56/12 × 15/42
3. = 56 × 15/12 × 42 = 840/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
5. In mixed form: 12/3

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