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Divide 40/25 with 16/42

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 16/42

40/25 ÷ 16/42 is 21/5.

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, 40/25 ÷ 16/42 = 40/25 × 42/16
3. = 40 × 42/25 × 16 = 1680/400
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
5. In mixed form: 41/5

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