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Divide 21/5 with 5/8

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

21/5 ÷ 5/8 is 168/25.

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, 21/5 ÷ 5/8 = 21/5 × 8/5
  3. = 21 × 8/5 × 5 = 168/25
  4. In mixed form: 618/25

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