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Divide 16/14 with 2/5

1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 2/5

16/14 ÷ 2/5 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/14 ÷ 2/5 = 16/14 × 5/2
  3. = 16 × 5/14 × 2 = 80/28
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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