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Divide 72/21 with 36/84

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 36/84

72/21 ÷ 36/84 is 8/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 36/84: 84/36
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 72/21 ÷ 36/84 = 72/21 × 84/36
3. = 72 × 84/21 × 36 = 6048/756
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/1

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