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Divide 21/5 with 9/8

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

21/5 ÷ 9/8 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/8: 8/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/5 ÷ 9/8 = 21/5 × 8/9
  3. = 21 × 8/5 × 9 = 168/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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