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Divide 42/16 with 2/28

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 2/28

42/16 ÷ 2/28 is 147/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/28: 28/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/16 ÷ 2/28 = 42/16 × 28/2
  3. = 42 × 28/16 × 2 = 1176/32
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/4
  5. In mixed form: 363/4

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