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Divide 40/4 with 16/42

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 16/42

40/4 ÷ 16/42 is 105/4.

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, 40/4 ÷ 16/42 = 40/4 × 42/16
  3. = 40 × 42/4 × 16 = 1680/64
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/4
  5. In mixed form: 261/4

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