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Divide 56/36 with 42/49

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 42/49

56/36 ÷ 42/49 is 49/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/49: 49/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/36 ÷ 42/49 = 56/36 × 49/42
3. = 56 × 49/36 × 42 = 2744/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/27
5. In mixed form: 122/27

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