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Divide 42/56 with 5/21

42/56 ÷ 5/21 is 63/20.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/21: 21/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/56 ÷ 5/21 = 42/56 × 21/5
  3. = 42 × 21/56 × 5 = 882/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/20
  5. In mixed form: 33/20

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