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Divide 42/9 with 42/16

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

42/9 ÷ 42/16 is 16/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/16: 16/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/9 ÷ 42/16 = 42/9 × 16/42
3. = 42 × 16/9 × 42 = 672/378
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
5. In mixed form: 17/9

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