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Divide 49/20 with 16/42

1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 16/42

49/20 ÷ 16/42 is 1029/160.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/42: 42/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/20 ÷ 16/42 = 49/20 × 42/16
  3. = 49 × 42/20 × 16 = 2058/320
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1029/160
  5. In mixed form: 669/160

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