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Divide 42/15 with 5/21

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 5/21

42/15 ÷ 5/21 is 294/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/21: 21/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 5/21 = 42/15 × 21/5
  3. = 42 × 21/15 × 5 = 882/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 294/25
  5. In mixed form: 1119/25

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