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Divide 16/40 with 42/30

1st number: 16/40, 2nd 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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