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Divide 42/2 with 56/18

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 3 2/18

42/2 ÷ 56/18 is 27/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/18: 18/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/2 ÷ 56/18 = 42/2 × 18/56
  3. = 42 × 18/2 × 56 = 756/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/4
  5. In mixed form: 63/4

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