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Divide 49/8 with 56/12

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 4 8/12

49/8 ÷ 56/12 is 21/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/12: 12/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 49/8 ÷ 56/12 = 49/8 × 12/56
  3. = 49 × 12/8 × 56 = 588/448
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/16
  5. In mixed form: 15/16

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