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Divide 21/4 with 42/12

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

21/4 ÷ 42/12 is 3/2.

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, 21/4 ÷ 42/12 = 21/4 × 12/42
3. = 21 × 12/4 × 42 = 252/168
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
5. In mixed form: 11/2

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