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Divide 21/7 with 42/8

1st number: 3 0/7, 2nd number: 5 2/8

21/7 ÷ 42/8 is 4/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/7 ÷ 42/8 = 21/7 × 8/42
  3. = 21 × 8/7 × 42 = 168/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7

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