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Divide 42/12 with 4/12

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 4/12

42/12 ÷ 4/12 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/12: 12/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 4/12 = 42/12 × 12/4
  3. = 42 × 12/12 × 4 = 504/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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