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Divide 42/27 with 42/12

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

42/27 ÷ 42/12 is 4/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/27 ÷ 42/12 = 42/27 × 12/42
3. = 42 × 12/27 × 42 = 504/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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