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Divide 36/7 with 3/8

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 3/8

36/7 ÷ 3/8 is 96/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/7 ÷ 3/8 = 36/7 × 8/3
  3. = 36 × 8/7 × 3 = 288/21
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/7
  5. In mixed form: 135/7

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