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Divide 42/28 with 21/16

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1 5/16

42/28 ÷ 21/16 is 8/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/16: 16/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 21/16 = 42/28 × 16/21
  3. = 42 × 16/28 × 21 = 672/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
  5. In mixed form: 11/7

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