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Divide 42/12 with 8/12

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 8/12

42/12 ÷ 8/12 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 8/12 = 42/12 × 12/8
  3. = 42 × 12/12 × 8 = 504/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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