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Divide 21/14 with 42/72

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 42/72

21/14 ÷ 42/72 is 18/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/72: 72/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/14 ÷ 42/72 = 21/14 × 72/42
  3. = 21 × 72/14 × 42 = 1512/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
  5. In mixed form: 24/7

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