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Divide 42/2 with 8/21

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

42/2 ÷ 8/21 is 441/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/21: 21/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 8/21 = 42/2 × 21/8
  3. = 42 × 21/2 × 8 = 882/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/8
  5. In mixed form: 551/8

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