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Divide 42/7 with 45/56

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 45/56

42/7 ÷ 45/56 is 112/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 45/56: 56/45
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/7 ÷ 45/56 = 42/7 × 56/45
  3. = 42 × 56/7 × 45 = 2352/315
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/15
  5. In mixed form: 77/15

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