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Divide 70/12 with 42/16

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 2 10/16

70/12 ÷ 42/16 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/16: 16/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 70/12 ÷ 42/16 = 70/12 × 16/42
  3. = 70 × 16/12 × 42 = 1120/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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