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Divide 42/10 with 56/16

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 3 8/16

42/10 ÷ 56/16 is 6/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/16: 16/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/10 ÷ 56/16 = 42/10 × 16/56
  3. = 42 × 16/10 × 56 = 672/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
  5. In mixed form: 11/5

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