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Divide 5/10 with 42/16

1^st number: 5/10, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

5/10 ÷ 42/16 is 4/21.

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, 5/10 ÷ 42/16 = 5/10 × 16/42
3. = 5 × 16/10 × 42 = 80/420
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/21

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