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Divide 45/42 with 16/28

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 16/28

45/42 ÷ 16/28 is 15/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/28: 28/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 45/42 ÷ 16/28 = 45/42 × 28/16
  3. = 45 × 28/42 × 16 = 1260/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
  5. In mixed form: 17/8

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