Answers

Divide 42/5 with 21/8

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

42/5 ÷ 21/8 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/8: 8/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/5 ÷ 21/8 = 42/5 × 8/21
3. = 42 × 8/5 × 21 = 336/105
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
5. In mixed form: 31/5

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