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Divide 5/2 with 16/21

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 16/21

5/2 ÷ 16/21 is 105/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/21: 21/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 16/21 = 5/2 × 21/16
  3. = 5 × 21/2 × 16 = 105/32
  4. In mixed form: 39/32

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