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Divide 42/16 with 20/14

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 1 6/14

42/16 ÷ 20/14 is 147/80.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/14: 14/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/16 ÷ 20/14 = 42/16 × 14/20
  3. = 42 × 14/16 × 20 = 588/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/80
  5. In mixed form: 167/80

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