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Divide 42/9 with 18/12

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 6/12

42/9 ÷ 18/12 is 28/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/12: 12/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 18/12 = 42/9 × 12/18
  3. = 42 × 12/9 × 18 = 504/162
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/9
  5. In mixed form: 31/9

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