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Divide 3/8 with 42/16

1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 2 10/16

3/8 ÷ 42/16 is 1/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/16: 16/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 3/8 ÷ 42/16 = 3/8 × 16/42
  3. = 3 × 16/8 × 42 = 48/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7

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