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Divide 6/12 with 42/8

1^st number: 6/12, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

6/12 ÷ 42/8 is 2/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 6/12 ÷ 42/8 = 6/12 × 8/42
3. = 6 × 8/12 × 42 = 48/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21

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