Answers

Divide 42/21 with 54/42

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 1 12/42

42/21 ÷ 54/42 is 14/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 54/42: 42/54
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/21 ÷ 54/42 = 42/21 × 42/54
3. = 42 × 42/21 × 54 = 1764/1134
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
5. In mixed form: 15/9

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