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Divide 42/8 with 16/24

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 16/24

42/8 ÷ 16/24 is 63/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/24: 24/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/8 ÷ 16/24 = 42/8 × 24/16
3. = 42 × 24/8 × 16 = 1008/128
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
5. In mixed form: 77/8

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