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Divide 5/2 with 16/49

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 16/49

5/2 ÷ 16/49 is 245/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/49: 49/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 16/49 = 5/2 × 49/16
  3. = 5 × 49/2 × 16 = 245/32
  4. In mixed form: 721/32

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