Answers

Divide 42/21 with 21/40

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 21/40

42/21 ÷ 21/40 is 80/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/21 ÷ 21/40 = 42/21 × 40/21
3. = 42 × 40/21 × 21 = 1680/441
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/21
5. In mixed form: 317/21

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