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Divide 35/16 with 5/8

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 5/8

35/16 ÷ 5/8 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/8: 8/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 35/16 ÷ 5/8 = 35/16 × 8/5
  3. = 35 × 8/16 × 5 = 280/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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