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Divide 1/2 with 42/16

1^st number: 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

1/2 ÷ 42/16 is 4/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/16: 16/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 1/2 ÷ 42/16 = 1/2 × 16/42
3. = 1 × 16/2 × 42 = 16/84
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/21

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