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Divide 42/21 with 50/60

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 50/60

42/21 ÷ 50/60 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 50/60: 60/50
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/21 ÷ 50/60 = 42/21 × 60/50
  3. = 42 × 60/21 × 50 = 2520/1050
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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