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Divide 42/10 with 16/7

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 2/7

42/10 ÷ 16/7 is 147/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/7: 7/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 16/7 = 42/10 × 7/16
  3. = 42 × 7/10 × 16 = 294/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/80
  5. In mixed form: 167/80

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