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Divide 56/14 with 16/42

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 16/42

56/14 ÷ 16/42 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/42: 42/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/14 ÷ 16/42 = 56/14 × 42/16
  3. = 56 × 42/14 × 16 = 2352/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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