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Divide 16/12 with 21/42

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 21/42

16/12 ÷ 21/42 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/42: 42/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/12 ÷ 21/42 = 16/12 × 42/21
  3. = 16 × 42/12 × 21 = 672/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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