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Divide 42/5 with 9/16

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 9/16

42/5 ÷ 9/16 is 224/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/16: 16/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 9/16 = 42/5 × 16/9
  3. = 42 × 16/5 × 9 = 672/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/15
  5. In mixed form: 1414/15

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