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Divide 16/20 with 21/40

16/20 ÷ 21/40 is 32/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/20 ÷ 21/40 = 16/20 × 40/21
  3. = 16 × 40/20 × 21 = 640/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/21
  5. In mixed form: 111/21

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