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Divide 21/42 with 72/18

1^st number: 21/42, 2^nd number: 4 0/18

21/42 ÷ 72/18 is 1/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/18: 18/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/42 ÷ 72/18 = 21/42 × 18/72
3. = 21 × 18/42 × 72 = 378/3024
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8

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