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Divide 40/8 with 2/21

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 2/21

40/8 ÷ 2/21 is 105/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/21: 21/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/8 ÷ 2/21 = 40/8 × 21/2
  3. = 40 × 21/8 × 2 = 840/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/2
  5. In mixed form: 521/2

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