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Divide 25/2 with 42/56

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 42/56

25/2 ÷ 42/56 is 50/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 25/2 ÷ 42/56 = 25/2 × 56/42
  3. = 25 × 56/2 × 42 = 1400/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/3
  5. In mixed form: 162/3

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