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Divide 16/9 with 42/50

1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 42/50

16/9 ÷ 42/50 is 400/189.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/50: 50/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/9 ÷ 42/50 = 16/9 × 50/42
  3. = 16 × 50/9 × 42 = 800/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 400/189
  5. In mixed form: 222/189

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