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Divide 16/12 with 20/56

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 20/56

16/12 ÷ 20/56 is 56/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/56: 56/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 16/12 ÷ 20/56 = 16/12 × 56/20
  3. = 16 × 56/12 × 20 = 896/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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