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Divide 42/16 with 16/27

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 16/27

42/16 ÷ 16/27 is 567/128.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/27: 27/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/16 ÷ 16/27 = 42/16 × 27/16
  3. = 42 × 27/16 × 16 = 1134/256
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 567/128
  5. In mixed form: 455/128

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