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Divide 21/42 with 21/7

1st number: 21/42, 2nd number: 3 0/7

21/42 ÷ 21/7 is 1/6.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/7: 7/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/42 ÷ 21/7 = 21/42 × 7/21
  3. = 21 × 7/42 × 21 = 147/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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