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Divide 42/18 with 16/10

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1 6/10

42/18 ÷ 16/10 is 35/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/10: 10/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 16/10 = 42/18 × 10/16
  3. = 42 × 10/18 × 16 = 420/288
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/24
  5. In mixed form: 111/24

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