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Divide 5/21 with 40/16

1^st number: 5/21, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

5/21 ÷ 40/16 is 2/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 40/16: 16/40
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/21 ÷ 40/16 = 5/21 × 16/40
3. = 5 × 16/21 × 40 = 80/840
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21

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