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Divide 81/42 with 16/42

1st number: 1 39/42, 2nd number: 16/42

81/42 ÷ 16/42 is 81/16.

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, 81/42 ÷ 16/42 = 81/42 × 42/16
  3. = 81 × 42/42 × 16 = 3402/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/16
  5. In mixed form: 51/16

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