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Divide 42/49 with 12/8

1st number: 42/49, 2nd number: 1 4/8

42/49 ÷ 12/8 is 4/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/49 ÷ 12/8 = 42/49 × 8/12
  3. = 42 × 8/49 × 12 = 336/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7

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