Answers

Divide 21/4 with 5/8

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 5/8

21/4 ÷ 5/8 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/4 ÷ 5/8 = 21/4 × 8/5
3. = 21 × 8/4 × 5 = 168/20
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
5. In mixed form: 82/5

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