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Divide 36/5 with 42/56

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 42/56

36/5 ÷ 42/56 is 48/5.

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, 36/5 ÷ 42/56 = 36/5 × 56/42
  3. = 36 × 56/5 × 42 = 2016/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
  5. In mixed form: 93/5

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