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Divide 5/16 with 8/42

5/16 ÷ 8/42 is 105/64.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/42: 42/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/16 ÷ 8/42 = 5/16 × 42/8
  3. = 5 × 42/16 × 8 = 210/128
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/64
  5. In mixed form: 141/64

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