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Divide 42/72 with 24/12

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

42/72 ÷ 24/12 is 7/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 24/12: 12/24
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 24/12 = 42/72 × 12/24
3. = 42 × 12/72 × 24 = 504/1728
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24

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