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Divide 16/40 with 42/30

1^st number: 16/40, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

16/40 ÷ 42/30 is 2/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 16/40 ÷ 42/30 = 16/40 × 30/42
3. = 16 × 30/40 × 42 = 480/1680
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/7

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