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Divide 21/16 with 5/56

1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 5/56

21/16 ÷ 5/56 is 147/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/56: 56/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/16 ÷ 5/56 = 21/16 × 56/5
  3. = 21 × 56/16 × 5 = 1176/80
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/10
  5. In mixed form: 147/10

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