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Divide 1/4 with 42/12

1st number: 1/4, 2nd number: 3 6/12

1/4 ÷ 42/12 is 1/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/4 ÷ 42/12 = 1/4 × 12/42
  3. = 1 × 12/4 × 42 = 12/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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