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Divide 42/36 with 15/18

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 15/18

42/36 ÷ 15/18 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/18: 18/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 15/18 = 42/36 × 18/15
  3. = 42 × 18/36 × 15 = 756/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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