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Divide 49/4 with 42/56

1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 42/56

49/4 ÷ 42/56 is 49/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/4 ÷ 42/56 = 49/4 × 56/42
  3. = 49 × 56/4 × 42 = 2744/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/3
  5. In mixed form: 161/3

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