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Divide 16/21 with 12/40

16/21 ÷ 12/40 is 160/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/40: 40/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/21 ÷ 12/40 = 16/21 × 40/12
  3. = 16 × 40/21 × 12 = 640/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
  5. In mixed form: 234/63

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