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Divide 42/15 with 56/28

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 2 0/28

42/15 ÷ 56/28 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/28: 28/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/15 ÷ 56/28 = 42/15 × 28/56
  3. = 42 × 28/15 × 56 = 1176/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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