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Divide 16/7 with 42/18

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 2 6/18

16/7 ÷ 42/18 is 48/49.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/18: 18/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/7 ÷ 42/18 = 16/7 × 18/42
  3. = 16 × 18/7 × 42 = 288/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/49

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