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Divide 21/8 with 40/36

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

21/8 ÷ 40/36 is 189/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/8 ÷ 40/36 = 21/8 × 36/40
3. = 21 × 36/8 × 40 = 756/320
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/80
5. In mixed form: 229/80

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