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Divide 56/40 with 2/42

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

56/40 ÷ 2/42 is 147/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 2/42: 42/2
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/40 ÷ 2/42 = 56/40 × 42/2
3. = 56 × 42/40 × 2 = 2352/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/5
5. In mixed form: 292/5

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