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Divide 36/15 with 42/8

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

36/15 ÷ 42/8 is 16/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 36/15 ÷ 42/8 = 36/15 × 8/42
3. = 36 × 8/15 × 42 = 288/630
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35

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