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Divide 21/2 with 8/56

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 8/56

21/2 ÷ 8/56 is 147/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/56: 56/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/2 ÷ 8/56 = 21/2 × 56/8
  3. = 21 × 56/2 × 8 = 1176/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/2
  5. In mixed form: 731/2

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