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Divide 42/9 with 16/50

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 16/50

42/9 ÷ 16/50 is 175/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/50: 50/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 16/50 = 42/9 × 50/16
  3. = 42 × 50/9 × 16 = 2100/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/12
  5. In mixed form: 147/12

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