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Divide 21/14 with 2/5

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

21/14 ÷ 2/5 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/14 ÷ 2/5 = 21/14 × 5/2
  3. = 21 × 5/14 × 2 = 105/28
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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