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Divide 1/4 with 21/8

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

1/4 ÷ 21/8 is 2/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/4 ÷ 21/8 = 1/4 × 8/21
  3. = 1 × 8/4 × 21 = 8/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21

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