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Divide 21/14 with 5/9

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 5/9

21/14 ÷ 5/9 is 27/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/14 ÷ 5/9 = 21/14 × 9/5
  3. = 21 × 9/14 × 5 = 189/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/10
  5. In mixed form: 27/10

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