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Divide 42/2 with 54/5

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 10 4/5

42/2 ÷ 54/5 is 35/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 54/5: 5/54
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 54/5 = 42/2 × 5/54
  3. = 42 × 5/2 × 54 = 210/108
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  5. In mixed form: 117/18

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