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Divide 72/6 with 42/9

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

72/6 ÷ 42/9 is 18/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/6 ÷ 42/9 = 72/6 × 9/42
  3. = 72 × 9/6 × 42 = 648/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
  5. In mixed form: 24/7

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