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Divide 42/36 with 5/16

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 5/16

42/36 ÷ 5/16 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/36 ÷ 5/16 = 42/36 × 16/5
3. = 42 × 16/36 × 5 = 672/180
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
5. In mixed form: 311/15

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