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Divide 56/8 with 18/42

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 18/42

56/8 ÷ 18/42 is 49/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/42: 42/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 18/42 = 56/8 × 42/18
  3. = 56 × 42/8 × 18 = 2352/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/3
  5. In mixed form: 161/3

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