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Divide 21/8 with 20/56

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 20/56

21/8 ÷ 20/56 is 147/20.

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, 21/8 ÷ 20/56 = 21/8 × 56/20
  3. = 21 × 56/8 × 20 = 1176/160
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/20
  5. In mixed form: 77/20

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