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Divide 42/25 with 15/56

1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 15/56

42/25 ÷ 15/56 is 784/125.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/56: 56/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/25 ÷ 15/56 = 42/25 × 56/15
  3. = 42 × 56/25 × 15 = 2352/375
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 784/125
  5. In mixed form: 634/125

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