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Divide 16/2 with 27/42

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 27/42

16/2 ÷ 27/42 is 112/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/42: 42/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/2 ÷ 27/42 = 16/2 × 42/27
  3. = 16 × 42/2 × 27 = 672/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/9
  5. In mixed form: 124/9

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