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Divide 42/21 with 12/7

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 1 5/7

42/21 ÷ 12/7 is 7/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/7: 7/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 12/7 = 42/21 × 7/12
  3. = 42 × 7/21 × 12 = 294/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
  5. In mixed form: 11/6

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