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Divide 42/12 with 1/27

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 1/27

42/12 ÷ 1/27 is 189/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/27: 27/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 1/27 = 42/12 × 27/1
  3. = 42 × 27/12 × 1 = 1134/12
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/2
  5. In mixed form: 941/2

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