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Divide 42/12 with 36/72

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 36/72

42/12 ÷ 36/72 is 7/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/72: 72/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 36/72 = 42/12 × 72/36
3. = 42 × 72/12 × 36 = 3024/432
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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