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Divide 21/2 with 56/42

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 1 14/42

21/2 ÷ 56/42 is 63/8.

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, 21/2 ÷ 56/42 = 21/2 × 42/56
  3. = 21 × 42/2 × 56 = 882/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/8
  5. In mixed form: 77/8

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