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Divide 8/2 with 16/21

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 16/21

8/2 ÷ 16/21 is 21/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/21: 21/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/2 ÷ 16/21 = 8/2 × 21/16
  3. = 8 × 21/2 × 16 = 168/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  5. In mixed form: 51/4

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