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Divide 16/15 with 8/21

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 8/21

16/15 ÷ 8/21 is 14/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/21: 21/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/15 ÷ 8/21 = 16/15 × 21/8
  3. = 16 × 21/15 × 8 = 336/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
  5. In mixed form: 24/5

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