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Divide 42/4 with 56/36

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1 20/36

42/4 ÷ 56/36 is 27/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/36: 36/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 56/36 = 42/4 × 36/56
  3. = 42 × 36/4 × 56 = 1512/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/4
  5. In mixed form: 63/4

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