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Divide 42/12 with 6/9

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

42/12 ÷ 6/9 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/9: 9/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 6/9 = 42/12 × 9/6
  3. = 42 × 9/12 × 6 = 378/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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