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Divide 42/56 with 5/70

42/56 ÷ 5/70 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/70: 70/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/56 ÷ 5/70 = 42/56 × 70/5
  3. = 42 × 70/56 × 5 = 2940/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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