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Divide 16/42 with 12/40

16/42 ÷ 12/40 is 80/63.

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, 16/42 ÷ 12/40 = 16/42 × 40/12
3. = 16 × 40/42 × 12 = 640/504
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/63
5. In mixed form: 117/63

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