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Divide 42/4 with 56/81

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 56/81

42/4 ÷ 56/81 is 243/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/81: 81/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/4 ÷ 56/81 = 42/4 × 81/56
  3. = 42 × 81/4 × 56 = 3402/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/16
  5. In mixed form: 153/16

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