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Divide 16/28 with 42/40

1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 1 2/40

16/28 ÷ 42/40 is 80/147.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/40: 40/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/28 ÷ 42/40 = 16/28 × 40/42
  3. = 16 × 40/28 × 42 = 640/1176
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/147

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