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Divide 42/24 with 8/12

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 8/12

42/24 ÷ 8/12 is 21/8.

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, 42/24 ÷ 8/12 = 42/24 × 12/8
  3. = 42 × 12/24 × 8 = 504/192
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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