Answers

Divide 42/16 with 5/20

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 5/20

42/16 ÷ 5/20 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 5/20: 20/5
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 42/16 ÷ 5/20 = 42/16 × 20/5
3. = 42 × 20/16 × 5 = 840/80
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
5. In mixed form: 101/2

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