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Divide 56/12 with 42/30

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 12/30

56/12 ÷ 42/30 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/12 ÷ 42/30 = 56/12 × 30/42
  3. = 56 × 30/12 × 42 = 1680/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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