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Divide 42/12 with 10/16

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 10/16

42/12 ÷ 10/16 is 28/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 10/16: 16/10
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 10/16 = 42/12 × 16/10
  3. = 42 × 16/12 × 10 = 672/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/5
  5. In mixed form: 53/5

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