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Divide 42/7 with 42/16

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 2 10/16

42/7 ÷ 42/16 is 16/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/16: 16/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/7 ÷ 42/16 = 42/7 × 16/42
  3. = 42 × 16/7 × 42 = 672/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/7
  5. In mixed form: 22/7

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