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Divide 42/72 with 4/12

42/72 ÷ 4/12 is 7/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/12: 12/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/72 ÷ 4/12 = 42/72 × 12/4
  3. = 42 × 12/72 × 4 = 504/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  5. In mixed form: 13/4

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