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Divide 16/42 with 20/14

1st number: 16/42, 2nd number: 1 6/14

16/42 ÷ 20/14 is 4/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/14: 14/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/42 ÷ 20/14 = 16/42 × 14/20
  3. = 16 × 14/42 × 20 = 224/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15

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