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Divide 42/4 with 2/6

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2/6

42/4 ÷ 2/6 is 63/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/6: 6/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 2/6 = 42/4 × 6/2
  3. = 42 × 6/4 × 2 = 252/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/2
  5. In mixed form: 311/2

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