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Divide 42/56 with 28/5

1st number: 42/56, 2nd number: 5 3/5

42/56 ÷ 28/5 is 15/112.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 28/5: 5/28
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/56 ÷ 28/5 = 42/56 × 5/28
  3. = 42 × 5/56 × 28 = 210/1568
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/112

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