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Divide 42/60 with 60/36

1^st number: 42/60, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

42/60 ÷ 60/36 is 21/50.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 60/36: 36/60
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/60 ÷ 60/36 = 42/60 × 36/60
3. = 42 × 36/60 × 60 = 1512/3600
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50

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