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Divide 21/8 with 5/10

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 5/10

21/8 ÷ 5/10 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/10: 10/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 5/10 = 21/8 × 10/5
  3. = 21 × 10/8 × 5 = 210/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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