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Divide 56/40 with 14/42

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 14/42

56/40 ÷ 14/42 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 14/42: 42/14
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 14/42 = 56/40 × 42/14
3. = 56 × 42/40 × 14 = 2352/560
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
5. In mixed form: 41/5

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