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Divide 72/2 with 21/8

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 2 5/8

72/2 ÷ 21/8 is 96/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 72/2 ÷ 21/8 = 72/2 × 8/21
  3. = 72 × 8/2 × 21 = 576/42
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/7
  5. In mixed form: 135/7

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