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Divide 56/42 with 21/40

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 21/40

56/42 ÷ 21/40 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/42 ÷ 21/40 = 56/42 × 40/21
3. = 56 × 40/42 × 21 = 2240/882
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
5. In mixed form: 234/63

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