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Divide 42/9 with 72/12

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 6 0/12

42/9 ÷ 72/12 is 7/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/12: 12/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/9 ÷ 72/12 = 42/9 × 12/72
3. = 42 × 12/9 × 72 = 504/648
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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