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Divide 16/6 with 2/5

1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 2/5

16/6 ÷ 2/5 is 20/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/5: 5/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/6 ÷ 2/5 = 16/6 × 5/2
  3. = 16 × 5/6 × 2 = 80/12
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
  5. In mixed form: 62/3

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