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Divide 5/21 with 40/36

1^st number: 5/21, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

5/21 ÷ 40/36 is 3/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/36: 36/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/21 ÷ 40/36 = 5/21 × 36/40
3. = 5 × 36/21 × 40 = 180/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14

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