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Divide 42/5 with 16/72

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 16/72

42/5 ÷ 16/72 is 189/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/72: 72/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/5 ÷ 16/72 = 42/5 × 72/16
3. = 42 × 72/5 × 16 = 3024/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/5
5. In mixed form: 374/5

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