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Divide 42/40 with 16/12

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/12

42/40 ÷ 16/12 is 63/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/12: 12/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/40 ÷ 16/12 = 42/40 × 12/16
3. = 42 × 12/40 × 16 = 504/640
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/80

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