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Divide 42/9 with 56/16

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 3 8/16

42/9 ÷ 56/16 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/16: 16/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/9 ÷ 56/16 = 42/9 × 16/56
  3. = 42 × 16/9 × 56 = 672/504
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

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