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Divide 42/5 with 4/16

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 4/16

42/5 ÷ 4/16 is 168/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 4/16: 16/4
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 4/16 = 42/5 × 16/4
  3. = 42 × 16/5 × 4 = 672/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/5
  5. In mixed form: 333/5

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