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Divide 42/6 with 16/84

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 16/84

42/6 ÷ 16/84 is 147/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/84: 84/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 16/84 = 42/6 × 84/16
  3. = 42 × 84/6 × 16 = 3528/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/4
  5. In mixed form: 363/4

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