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Divide 16/15 with 42/18

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 2 6/18

16/15 ÷ 42/18 is 16/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/15 ÷ 42/18 = 16/15 × 18/42
  3. = 16 × 18/15 × 42 = 288/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/35

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