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Divide 16/2 with 42/15

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 2 12/15

16/2 ÷ 42/15 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/15: 15/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/2 ÷ 42/15 = 16/2 × 15/42
  3. = 16 × 15/2 × 42 = 240/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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