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Divide 42/12 with 5/16

1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 5/16

42/12 ÷ 5/16 is 56/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/12 ÷ 5/16 = 42/12 × 16/5
  3. = 42 × 16/12 × 5 = 672/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/5
  5. In mixed form: 111/5

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