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Divide 84/16 with 8/5

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 1 3/5

84/16 ÷ 8/5 is 105/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 84/16 ÷ 8/5 = 84/16 × 5/8
  3. = 84 × 5/16 × 8 = 420/128
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/32
  5. In mixed form: 39/32

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