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Divide 1/5 with 42/21

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 2 0/21

1/5 ÷ 42/21 is 1/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/21: 21/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/5 ÷ 42/21 = 1/5 × 21/42
3. = 1 × 21/5 × 42 = 21/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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