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Divide 3/6 with 42/12

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

3/6 ÷ 42/12 is 1/7.

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, 3/6 ÷ 42/12 = 3/6 × 12/42
  3. = 3 × 12/6 × 42 = 36/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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