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Divide 42/12 with 8/72

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 8/72

42/12 ÷ 8/72 is 63/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 8/72: 72/8
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/12 ÷ 8/72 = 42/12 × 72/8
3. = 42 × 72/12 × 8 = 3024/96
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/2
5. In mixed form: 311/2

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