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Divide 21/4 with 40/60

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 40/60

21/4 ÷ 40/60 is 63/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/60: 60/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 40/60 = 21/4 × 60/40
  3. = 21 × 60/4 × 40 = 1260/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  5. In mixed form: 77/8

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