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Divide 80/21 with 40/49

1st number: 3 17/21, 2nd number: 40/49

80/21 ÷ 40/49 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/49: 49/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 80/21 ÷ 40/49 = 80/21 × 49/40
  3. = 80 × 49/21 × 40 = 3920/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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