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Divide 42/36 with 5/56

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 5/56

42/36 ÷ 5/56 is 196/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/56: 56/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 5/56 = 42/36 × 56/5
  3. = 42 × 56/36 × 5 = 2352/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/15
  5. In mixed form: 131/15

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