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Divide 21/4 with 18/42

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 18/42

21/4 ÷ 18/42 is 49/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/42: 42/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 18/42 = 21/4 × 42/18
  3. = 21 × 42/4 × 18 = 882/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
  5. In mixed form: 121/4

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