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Divide 16/6 with 42/5

1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 8 2/5

16/6 ÷ 42/5 is 20/63.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/5: 5/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/6 ÷ 42/5 = 16/6 × 5/42
  3. = 16 × 5/6 × 42 = 80/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/63

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