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Divide 56/15 with 27/42

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 27/42

56/15 ÷ 27/42 is 784/135.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/42: 42/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/15 ÷ 27/42 = 56/15 × 42/27
  3. = 56 × 42/15 × 27 = 2352/405
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 784/135
  5. In mixed form: 5109/135

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