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Divide 10/4 with 42/16

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 2 10/16

10/4 ÷ 42/16 is 20/21.

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, 10/4 ÷ 42/16 = 10/4 × 16/42
  3. = 10 × 16/4 × 42 = 160/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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