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Divide 42/36 with 8/36

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 8/36

42/36 ÷ 8/36 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/36: 36/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 8/36 = 42/36 × 36/8
  3. = 42 × 36/36 × 8 = 1512/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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