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Divide 42/16 with 72/12

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 6 0/12

42/16 ÷ 72/12 is 7/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/12: 12/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/16 ÷ 72/12 = 42/16 × 12/72
3. = 42 × 12/16 × 72 = 504/1152
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16

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