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Divide 56/12 with 42/5

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 8 2/5

56/12 ÷ 42/5 is 5/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/12 ÷ 42/5 = 56/12 × 5/42
3. = 56 × 5/12 × 42 = 280/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9

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