Answers

Divide 42/8 with 36/7

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 5 1/7

42/8 ÷ 36/7 is 49/48.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/7: 7/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 36/7 = 42/8 × 7/36
3. = 42 × 7/8 × 36 = 294/288
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/48
5. In mixed form: 11/48

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