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Divide 42/20 with 16/35

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 16/35

42/20 ÷ 16/35 is 147/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/35: 35/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/20 ÷ 16/35 = 42/20 × 35/16
  3. = 42 × 35/20 × 16 = 1470/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/32
  5. In mixed form: 419/32

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