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Divide 40/28 with 16/42

1^st number: 1 12/28, 2^nd number: 16/42

40/28 ÷ 16/42 is 15/4.

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, 40/28 ÷ 16/42 = 40/28 × 42/16
3. = 40 × 42/28 × 16 = 1680/448
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
5. In mixed form: 33/4

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