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Divide 42/6 with 21/5

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 4 1/5

42/6 ÷ 21/5 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/5: 5/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 21/5 = 42/6 × 5/21
  3. = 42 × 5/6 × 21 = 210/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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