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Divide 40/16 with 60/42

1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 1 18/42

40/16 ÷ 60/42 is 7/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/42: 42/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/16 ÷ 60/42 = 40/16 × 42/60
  3. = 40 × 42/16 × 60 = 1680/960
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  5. In mixed form: 13/4

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