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Divide 16/40 with 18/42

16/40 ÷ 18/42 is 14/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 18/42: 42/18
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 16/40 ÷ 18/42 = 16/40 × 42/18
3. = 16 × 42/40 × 18 = 672/720
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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