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Divide 21/4 with 56/80

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 56/80

21/4 ÷ 56/80 is 15/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/80: 80/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/4 ÷ 56/80 = 21/4 × 80/56
  3. = 21 × 80/4 × 56 = 1680/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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