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Divide 21/8 with 36/56

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 36/56

21/8 ÷ 36/56 is 49/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/56: 56/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/8 ÷ 36/56 = 21/8 × 56/36
3. = 21 × 56/8 × 36 = 1176/288
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
5. In mixed form: 41/12

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