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Divide 21/16 with 42/70

1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 42/70

21/16 ÷ 42/70 is 35/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/16 ÷ 42/70 = 21/16 × 70/42
  3. = 21 × 70/16 × 42 = 1470/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
  5. In mixed form: 23/16

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