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Divide 36/27 with 42/72

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 42/72

36/27 ÷ 42/72 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 36/27 ÷ 42/72 = 36/27 × 72/42
3. = 36 × 72/27 × 42 = 2592/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
5. In mixed form: 22/7

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