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Divide 42/12 with 3/9

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 3/9

42/12 ÷ 3/9 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/9: 9/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 3/9 = 42/12 × 9/3
  3. = 42 × 9/12 × 3 = 378/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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