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Divide 21/8 with 1/42

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 1/42

21/8 ÷ 1/42 is 441/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/42: 42/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 1/42 = 21/8 × 42/1
  3. = 21 × 42/8 × 1 = 882/8
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/4
  5. In mixed form: 1101/4

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