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Divide 42/2 with 56/28

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 2 0/28

42/2 ÷ 56/28 is 21/2.

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, 42/2 ÷ 56/28 = 42/2 × 28/56
  3. = 42 × 28/2 × 56 = 1176/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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