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Divide 42/3 with 16/9

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 7/9

42/3 ÷ 16/9 is 63/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/9: 9/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 16/9 = 42/3 × 9/16
  3. = 42 × 9/3 × 16 = 378/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  5. In mixed form: 77/8

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