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Divide 42/21 with 5/4

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

42/21 ÷ 5/4 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/4: 4/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 5/4 = 42/21 × 4/5
  3. = 42 × 4/21 × 5 = 168/105
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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