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Divide 42/49 with 20/16

1^st number: 42/49, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

42/49 ÷ 20/16 is 24/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 20/16: 16/20
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/49 ÷ 20/16 = 42/49 × 16/20
3. = 42 × 16/49 × 20 = 672/980
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/35

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