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Divide 21/6 with 42/40

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 1 2/40

21/6 ÷ 42/40 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/6 ÷ 42/40 = 21/6 × 40/42
  3. = 21 × 40/6 × 42 = 840/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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