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Divide 21/8 with 42/70

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 42/70

21/8 ÷ 42/70 is 35/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 42/70 = 21/8 × 70/42
  3. = 21 × 70/8 × 42 = 1470/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
  5. In mixed form: 43/8

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