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Divide 56/42 with 12/42

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 12/42

56/42 ÷ 12/42 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 12/42: 42/12
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/42 ÷ 12/42 = 56/42 × 42/12
3. = 56 × 42/42 × 12 = 2352/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
5. In mixed form: 42/3

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