42/4 divided by 16/5

42/4 ÷ 16/5
=
105 32
Mixed Number: 3 9/32
Decimal: 3.28125
Percentage: 328.13%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    16/5 becomes 5/16
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    42/4 × 5/16
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    42 × 5 = 210    4 × 16 = 64
  4. 4
    Simplify
    210/64 = 105/32

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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