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Divide 72/5 with 16/42

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 16/42

72/5 ÷ 16/42 is 189/5.

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, 72/5 ÷ 16/42 = 72/5 × 42/16
3. = 72 × 42/5 × 16 = 3024/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/5
5. In mixed form: 374/5

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