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Divide 42/30 with 56/60

1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 56/60

42/30 ÷ 56/60 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/60: 60/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/30 ÷ 56/60 = 42/30 × 60/56
  3. = 42 × 60/30 × 56 = 2520/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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