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Divide 5/42 with 16/84

5/42 ÷ 16/84 is 5/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 16/84: 84/16
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 5/42 ÷ 16/84 = 5/42 × 84/16
3. = 5 × 84/42 × 16 = 420/672
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8

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