Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 42/36 with 1/56

1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1/56

42/36 ÷ 1/56 is 196/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 1/56: 56/1
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/36 ÷ 1/56 = 42/36 × 56/1
  3. = 42 × 56/36 × 1 = 2352/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/3
  5. In mixed form: 651/3

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com