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Divide 36/27 with 16/56

1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 16/56

36/27 ÷ 16/56 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/56: 56/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/27 ÷ 16/56 = 36/27 × 56/16
  3. = 36 × 56/27 × 16 = 2016/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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