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Divide 1/42 with 42/36

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

1/42 ÷ 42/36 is 1/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/36: 36/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/42 ÷ 42/36 = 1/42 × 36/42
3. = 1 × 36/42 × 42 = 36/1764
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/49

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