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Divide 42/12 with 24/72

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 24/72

42/12 ÷ 24/72 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 24/72: 72/24
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 24/72 = 42/12 × 72/24
3. = 42 × 72/12 × 24 = 3024/288
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
5. In mixed form: 101/2

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