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Divide 42/3 with 16/4

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 4 0/4

42/3 ÷ 16/4 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/4: 4/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 16/4 = 42/3 × 4/16
  3. = 42 × 4/3 × 16 = 168/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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