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Divide 21/8 with 56/32

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 1 24/32

21/8 ÷ 56/32 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/32: 32/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 21/8 ÷ 56/32 = 21/8 × 32/56
  3. = 21 × 32/8 × 56 = 672/448
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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