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Divide 42/14 with 16/7

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 2 2/7

42/14 ÷ 16/7 is 21/16.

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, 42/14 ÷ 16/7 = 42/14 × 7/16
  3. = 42 × 7/14 × 16 = 294/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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