Answers

Divide 42/8 with 36/15

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 2 6/15

42/8 ÷ 36/15 is 35/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/15: 15/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 36/15 = 42/8 × 15/36
3. = 42 × 15/8 × 36 = 630/288
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
5. In mixed form: 23/16

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