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Divide 16/7 with 21/40

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 21/40

16/7 ÷ 21/40 is 640/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/40: 40/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/7 ÷ 21/40 = 16/7 × 40/21
  3. = 16 × 40/7 × 21 = 640/147
  4. In mixed form: 452/147

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