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Divide 42/16 with 15/50

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 15/50

42/16 ÷ 15/50 is 35/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/50: 50/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/16 ÷ 15/50 = 42/16 × 50/15
  3. = 42 × 50/16 × 15 = 2100/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/4
  5. In mixed form: 83/4

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