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Divide 42/8 with 16/90

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 16/90

42/8 ÷ 16/90 is 945/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/90: 90/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 16/90 = 42/8 × 90/16
  3. = 42 × 90/8 × 16 = 3780/128
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 945/32
  5. In mixed form: 2917/32

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