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Divide 5/42 with 16/12

1^st number: 5/42, 2^nd number: 1 4/12

5/42 ÷ 16/12 is 5/56.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/12: 12/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 16/12 = 5/42 × 12/16
3. = 5 × 12/42 × 16 = 60/672
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/56

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