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Divide 21/8 with 20/42

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 20/42

21/8 ÷ 20/42 is 441/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/42: 42/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 21/8 ÷ 20/42 = 21/8 × 42/20
3. = 21 × 42/8 × 20 = 882/160
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/80
5. In mixed form: 541/80

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