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Divide 60/42 with 8/16

1st number: 1 18/42, 2nd number: 8/16

60/42 ÷ 8/16 is 20/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/16: 16/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 60/42 ÷ 8/16 = 60/42 × 16/8
  3. = 60 × 16/42 × 8 = 960/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/7
  5. In mixed form: 26/7

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