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Divide 16/20 with 42/40

1^st number: 16/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

16/20 ÷ 42/40 is 16/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 16/20 ÷ 42/40 = 16/20 × 40/42
3. = 16 × 40/20 × 42 = 640/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/21

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