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Divide 21/15 with 3/8

1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 3/8

21/15 ÷ 3/8 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/15 ÷ 3/8 = 21/15 × 8/3
  3. = 21 × 8/15 × 3 = 168/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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