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Divide 27/5 with 36/56

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

27/5 ÷ 36/56 is 42/5.

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, 27/5 ÷ 36/56 = 27/5 × 56/36
  3. = 27 × 56/5 × 36 = 1512/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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