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Divide 42/21 with 36/42

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 36/42

42/21 ÷ 36/42 is 7/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/42: 42/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 36/42 = 42/21 × 42/36
  3. = 42 × 42/21 × 36 = 1764/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
  5. In mixed form: 21/3

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