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Divide 42/36 with 10/72

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 10/72

42/36 ÷ 10/72 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/72: 72/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 10/72 = 42/36 × 72/10
  3. = 42 × 72/36 × 10 = 3024/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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