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Divide 42/36 with 21/14

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1 7/14

42/36 ÷ 21/14 is 7/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/14: 14/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 21/14 = 42/36 × 14/21
  3. = 42 × 14/36 × 21 = 588/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9

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