26. As shown in the figure, there are 9 circular pieces of paper of the same size, among which 1 piece is marked with the number "1", 2 pieces are marked with the number "2", 3 pieces are marked with the number "3", and 3 pieces are marked with the number "4". These 9 circular pieces of paper are placed together, but pieces marked with the same number must not be adjacent.
(1) If the position $\mathrm{M}$ is occupied by a piece marked with the number "3", there are $\qquad$ different ways to place the pieces;
(2) If the position $M$ is occupied by a piece marked with the number "2", there are $\qquad$ different ways to place the pieces.
Answer: $6 ; 12$