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Divide 42/12 with 2/7

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2/7

42/12 ÷ 2/7 is 49/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 2/7 = 42/12 × 7/2
  3. = 42 × 7/12 × 2 = 294/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
  5. In mixed form: 121/4

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