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Divide 21/4 with 28/40

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 28/40

21/4 ÷ 28/40 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/40: 40/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 28/40 = 21/4 × 40/28
  3. = 21 × 40/4 × 28 = 840/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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