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Divide 42/72 with 84/24

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

42/72 ÷ 84/24 is 1/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 84/24: 24/84
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/72 ÷ 84/24 = 42/72 × 24/84
3. = 42 × 24/72 × 84 = 1008/6048
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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