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Divide 21/6 with 2/5

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 2/5

21/6 ÷ 2/5 is 35/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/6 ÷ 2/5 = 21/6 × 5/2
  3. = 21 × 5/6 × 2 = 105/12
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
  5. In mixed form: 83/4

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