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Divide 16/2 with 60/40

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 1 20/40

16/2 ÷ 60/40 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 60/40: 40/60
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/2 ÷ 60/40 = 16/2 × 40/60
  3. = 16 × 40/2 × 60 = 640/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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