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Divide 21/14 with 5/42

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 5/42

21/14 ÷ 5/42 is 63/5.

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, 21/14 ÷ 5/42 = 21/14 × 42/5
  3. = 21 × 42/14 × 5 = 882/70
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
  5. In mixed form: 123/5

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