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Divide 42/14 with 12/14

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 12/14

42/14 ÷ 12/14 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/14: 14/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 12/14 = 42/14 × 14/12
  3. = 42 × 14/14 × 12 = 588/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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