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Divide 56/42 with 42/8

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

56/42 ÷ 42/8 is 16/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/42 ÷ 42/8 = 56/42 × 8/42
3. = 56 × 8/42 × 42 = 448/1764
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/63

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