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Divide 42/7 with 16/20

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 16/20

42/7 ÷ 16/20 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/20: 20/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/7 ÷ 16/20 = 42/7 × 20/16
  3. = 42 × 20/7 × 16 = 840/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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