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Divide 40/21 with 16/42

1^st number: 1 19/21, 2^nd number: 16/42

40/21 ÷ 16/42 is 5/1.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/42: 42/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 40/21 ÷ 16/42 = 40/21 × 42/16
3. = 40 × 42/21 × 16 = 1680/336
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1

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