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Divide 42/12 with 5/21

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 5/21

42/12 ÷ 5/21 is 147/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/21: 21/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 5/21 = 42/12 × 21/5
3. = 42 × 21/12 × 5 = 882/60
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/10
5. In mixed form: 147/10

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