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Divide 50/42 with 5/16

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 5/16

50/42 ÷ 5/16 is 80/21.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 50/42 ÷ 5/16 = 50/42 × 16/5
  3. = 50 × 16/42 × 5 = 800/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/21
  5. In mixed form: 317/21

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