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Divide 18/12 with 18/42

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 18/42

18/12 ÷ 18/42 is 7/2.

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, 18/12 ÷ 18/42 = 18/12 × 42/18
  3. = 18 × 42/12 × 18 = 756/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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