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Divide 21/5 with 40/42

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

21/5 ÷ 40/42 is 441/100.

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, 21/5 ÷ 40/42 = 21/5 × 42/40
  3. = 21 × 42/5 × 40 = 882/200
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/100
  5. In mixed form: 441/100

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