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Divide 42/84 with 2/21

42/84 ÷ 2/21 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/21: 21/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/84 ÷ 2/21 = 42/84 × 21/2
  3. = 42 × 21/84 × 2 = 882/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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