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Divide 3/5 with 16/42

3/5 ÷ 16/42 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/42: 42/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 3/5 ÷ 16/42 = 3/5 × 42/16
  3. = 3 × 42/5 × 16 = 126/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
  5. In mixed form: 123/40

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