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Divide 40/12 with 16/21

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 16/21

40/12 ÷ 16/21 is 35/8.

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, 40/12 ÷ 16/21 = 40/12 × 21/16
3. = 40 × 21/12 × 16 = 840/192
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/8
5. In mixed form: 43/8

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