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Divide 42/72 with 21/8

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

42/72 ÷ 21/8 is 2/9.

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, 42/72 ÷ 21/8 = 42/72 × 8/21
3. = 42 × 8/72 × 21 = 336/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9

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