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Divide 42/8 with 56/70

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 56/70

42/8 ÷ 56/70 is 105/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/70: 70/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/8 ÷ 56/70 = 42/8 × 70/56
  3. = 42 × 70/8 × 56 = 2940/448
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 105/16
  5. In mixed form: 69/16

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