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Divide 42/49 with 72/16

1^st number: 42/49, 2^nd number: 4 8/16

42/49 ÷ 72/16 is 4/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 72/16: 16/72
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/49 ÷ 72/16 = 42/49 × 16/72
3. = 42 × 16/49 × 72 = 672/3528
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/21

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