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Divide 42/84 with 50/21

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

42/84 ÷ 50/21 is 21/100.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 50/21: 21/50
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/84 ÷ 50/21 = 42/84 × 21/50
3. = 42 × 21/84 × 50 = 882/4200
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/100

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