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Divide 42/16 with 40/3

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 13 1/3

42/16 ÷ 40/3 is 63/320.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/3: 3/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/16 ÷ 40/3 = 42/16 × 3/40
  3. = 42 × 3/16 × 40 = 126/640
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/320

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