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Divide 21/8 with 1/7

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

21/8 ÷ 1/7 is 147/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/7: 7/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 1/7 = 21/8 × 7/1
  3. = 21 × 7/8 × 1 = 147/8
  4. In mixed form: 183/8

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