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Divide 42/5 with 8/36

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 8/36

42/5 ÷ 8/36 is 189/5.

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, 42/5 ÷ 8/36 = 42/5 × 36/8
  3. = 42 × 36/5 × 8 = 1512/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/5
  5. In mixed form: 374/5

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