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Divide 5/10 with 56/42

1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 1 14/42

5/10 ÷ 56/42 is 3/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/42: 42/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/10 ÷ 56/42 = 5/10 × 42/56
  3. = 5 × 42/10 × 56 = 210/560
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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