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Divide 42/2 with 16/56

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 16/56

42/2 ÷ 16/56 is 147/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/56: 56/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 16/56 = 42/2 × 56/16
  3. = 42 × 56/2 × 16 = 2352/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/2
  5. In mixed form: 731/2

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