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Divide 42/2 with 42/7

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 6 0/7

42/2 ÷ 42/7 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/7: 7/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 42/7 = 42/2 × 7/42
  3. = 42 × 7/2 × 42 = 294/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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