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Divide 42/12 with 2/10

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2/10

42/12 ÷ 2/10 is 35/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/10: 10/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 2/10 = 42/12 × 10/2
  3. = 42 × 10/12 × 2 = 420/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/2
  5. In mixed form: 171/2

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