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Divide 54/3 with 42/12

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 3 6/12

54/3 ÷ 42/12 is 36/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 54/3 ÷ 42/12 = 54/3 × 12/42
  3. = 54 × 12/3 × 42 = 648/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/7
  5. In mixed form: 51/7

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