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Divide 16/10 with 42/50

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 42/50

16/10 ÷ 42/50 is 40/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/50: 50/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/10 ÷ 42/50 = 16/10 × 50/42
  3. = 16 × 50/10 × 42 = 800/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/21
  5. In mixed form: 119/21

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