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Divide 16/15 with 42/81

1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 42/81

16/15 ÷ 42/81 is 72/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/81: 81/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/15 ÷ 42/81 = 16/15 × 81/42
  3. = 16 × 81/15 × 42 = 1296/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
  5. In mixed form: 22/35

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