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Divide 6/56 with 42/40

1^st number: 6/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

6/56 ÷ 42/40 is 5/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 6/56 ÷ 42/40 = 6/56 × 40/42
3. = 6 × 40/56 × 42 = 240/2352
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/49

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