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Divide 1/6 with 42/12

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

1/6 ÷ 42/12 is 1/21.

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, 1/6 ÷ 42/12 = 1/6 × 12/42
3. = 1 × 12/6 × 42 = 12/252
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/21

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