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Divide 21/4 with 56/18

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 3 2/18

21/4 ÷ 56/18 is 27/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/18: 18/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 56/18 = 21/4 × 18/56
  3. = 21 × 18/4 × 56 = 378/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
  5. In mixed form: 111/16

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