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Divide 28/5 with 56/42

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1 14/42

28/5 ÷ 56/42 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/42: 42/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 28/5 ÷ 56/42 = 28/5 × 42/56
  3. = 28 × 42/5 × 56 = 1176/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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