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Divide 16/5 with 42/49

1^st number: 3 1/5, 2^nd number: 42/49

16/5 ÷ 42/49 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/49: 49/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 16/5 ÷ 42/49 = 16/5 × 49/42
3. = 16 × 49/5 × 42 = 784/210
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
5. In mixed form: 311/15

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