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Divide 14/5 with 42/56

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 42/56

14/5 ÷ 42/56 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 14/5 ÷ 42/56 = 14/5 × 56/42
  3. = 14 × 56/5 × 42 = 784/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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