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Divide 42/14 with 8/6

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 2/6

42/14 ÷ 8/6 is 9/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/6: 6/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 8/6 = 42/14 × 6/8
  3. = 42 × 6/14 × 8 = 252/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
  5. In mixed form: 21/4

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