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Divide 21/14 with 1/5

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 1/5

21/14 ÷ 1/5 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/5: 5/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/14 ÷ 1/5 = 21/14 × 5/1
  3. = 21 × 5/14 × 1 = 105/14
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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