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Divide 42/14 with 16/6

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 2 4/6

42/14 ÷ 16/6 is 9/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/6: 6/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/14 ÷ 16/6 = 42/14 × 6/16
  3. = 42 × 6/14 × 16 = 252/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  5. In mixed form: 11/8

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