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Divide 21/8 with 36/42

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 36/42

21/8 ÷ 36/42 is 49/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/42: 42/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/8 ÷ 36/42 = 21/8 × 42/36
3. = 21 × 42/8 × 36 = 882/288
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/16
5. In mixed form: 31/16

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