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Divide 42/8 with 21/10

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 2 1/10

42/8 ÷ 21/10 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/10: 10/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 21/10 = 42/8 × 10/21
  3. = 42 × 10/8 × 21 = 420/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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