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Divide 42/3 with 48/21

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 2 6/21

42/3 ÷ 48/21 is 49/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 48/21: 21/48
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 48/21 = 42/3 × 21/48
  3. = 42 × 21/3 × 48 = 882/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
  5. In mixed form: 61/8

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