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Divide 21/4 with 40/42

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 40/42

21/4 ÷ 40/42 is 441/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/42: 42/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/4 ÷ 40/42 = 21/4 × 42/40
3. = 21 × 42/4 × 40 = 882/160
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/80
5. In mixed form: 541/80

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