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Divide 42/49 with 12/72

42/49 ÷ 12/72 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 12/72: 72/12
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/49 ÷ 12/72 = 42/49 × 72/12
3. = 42 × 72/49 × 12 = 3024/588
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
5. In mixed form: 51/7

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