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Divide 42/10 with 2/16

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2/16

42/10 ÷ 2/16 is 168/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/16: 16/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 2/16 = 42/10 × 16/2
  3. = 42 × 16/10 × 2 = 672/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/5
  5. In mixed form: 333/5

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