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Divide 42/12 with 14/6

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

42/12 ÷ 14/6 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 14/6: 6/14
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 14/6 = 42/12 × 6/14
  3. = 42 × 6/12 × 14 = 252/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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