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Divide 42/12 with 5/12

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 5/12

42/12 ÷ 5/12 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 5/12 = 42/12 × 12/5
3. = 42 × 12/12 × 5 = 504/60
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
5. In mixed form: 82/5

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