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Divide 42/21 with 42/28

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 1 14/28

42/21 ÷ 42/28 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/28: 28/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 42/28 = 42/21 × 28/42
  3. = 42 × 28/21 × 42 = 1176/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

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