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Divide 21/4 with 2/5

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

21/4 ÷ 2/5 is 105/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 2/5 = 21/4 × 5/2
  3. = 21 × 5/4 × 2 = 105/8
  4. In mixed form: 131/8

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