Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 42/18 with 56/49

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 1 7/49

42/18 ÷ 56/49 is 49/24.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/49: 49/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/18 ÷ 56/49 = 42/18 × 49/56
  3. = 42 × 49/18 × 56 = 2058/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/24
  5. In mixed form: 21/24

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com