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Divide 56/20 with 40/42

1^st number: 2 16/20, 2^nd number: 40/42

56/20 ÷ 40/42 is 147/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/20 ÷ 40/42 = 56/20 × 42/40
3. = 56 × 42/20 × 40 = 2352/800
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/50
5. In mixed form: 247/50

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