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Divide 21/16 with 1/8

1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 1/8

21/16 ÷ 1/8 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/8: 8/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/16 ÷ 1/8 = 21/16 × 8/1
  3. = 21 × 8/16 × 1 = 168/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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