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Divide 21/12 with 5/42

1^st number: 1 9/12, 2^nd number: 5/42

21/12 ÷ 5/42 is 147/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/12 ÷ 5/42 = 21/12 × 42/5
3. = 21 × 42/12 × 5 = 882/60
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/10
5. In mixed form: 147/10

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