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Divide 16/5 with 42/84

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 42/84

16/5 ÷ 42/84 is 32/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/84: 84/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/5 ÷ 42/84 = 16/5 × 84/42
  3. = 16 × 84/5 × 42 = 1344/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
  5. In mixed form: 62/5

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