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Divide 1/5 with 2/42

1/5 ÷ 2/42 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/42: 42/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/5 ÷ 2/42 = 1/5 × 42/2
  3. = 1 × 42/5 × 2 = 42/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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