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Divide 16/4 with 20/42

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 20/42

16/4 ÷ 20/42 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/42: 42/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/4 ÷ 20/42 = 16/4 × 42/20
  3. = 16 × 42/4 × 20 = 672/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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