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Divide 42/12 with 15/16

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 15/16

42/12 ÷ 15/16 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/16: 16/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 15/16 = 42/12 × 16/15
  3. = 42 × 16/12 × 15 = 672/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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