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Divide 21/8 with 45/50

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 45/50

21/8 ÷ 45/50 is 35/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/50: 50/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 45/50 = 21/8 × 50/45
  3. = 21 × 50/8 × 45 = 1050/360
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/12
  5. In mixed form: 211/12

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