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Divide 20/5 with 16/21

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 16/21

20/5 ÷ 16/21 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/21: 21/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/5 ÷ 16/21 = 20/5 × 21/16
  3. = 20 × 21/5 × 16 = 420/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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