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Divide 18/16 with 20/42

1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 20/42

18/16 ÷ 20/42 is 189/80.

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, 18/16 ÷ 20/42 = 18/16 × 42/20
  3. = 18 × 42/16 × 20 = 756/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/80
  5. In mixed form: 229/80

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