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Divide 42/3 with 56/10

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 5 6/10

42/3 ÷ 56/10 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/10: 10/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/3 ÷ 56/10 = 42/3 × 10/56
  3. = 42 × 10/3 × 56 = 420/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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