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Divide 42/5 with 56/54

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 2/54

42/5 ÷ 56/54 is 81/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/54: 54/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/5 ÷ 56/54 = 42/5 × 54/56
  3. = 42 × 54/5 × 56 = 2268/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/10
  5. In mixed form: 81/10

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