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Divide 5/2 with 42/4

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 10 2/4

5/2 ÷ 42/4 is 5/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/4: 4/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 42/4 = 5/2 × 4/42
  3. = 5 × 4/2 × 42 = 20/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21

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