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Divide 42/12 with 42/6

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

42/12 ÷ 42/6 is 1/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/6: 6/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 42/6 = 42/12 × 6/42
3. = 42 × 6/12 × 42 = 252/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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