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Divide 16/72 with 21/42

16/72 ÷ 21/42 is 4/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 21/42: 42/21
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 16/72 ÷ 21/42 = 16/72 × 42/21
3. = 16 × 42/72 × 21 = 672/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/9

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