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Divide 1/4 with 5/42

1/4 ÷ 5/42 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/4 ÷ 5/42 = 1/4 × 42/5
  3. = 1 × 42/4 × 5 = 42/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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