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Divide 21/4 with 42/21

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 2 0/21

21/4 ÷ 42/21 is 21/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/21: 21/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 42/21 = 21/4 × 21/42
  3. = 21 × 21/4 × 42 = 441/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
  5. In mixed form: 25/8

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