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Divide 42/35 with 21/16

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 1 5/16

42/35 ÷ 21/16 is 32/35.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/16: 16/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/35 ÷ 21/16 = 42/35 × 16/21
  3. = 42 × 16/35 × 21 = 672/735
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/35

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