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Divide 5/2 with 56/24

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 2 8/24

5/2 ÷ 56/24 is 15/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 56/24: 24/56
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 56/24 = 5/2 × 24/56
  3. = 5 × 24/2 × 56 = 120/112
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
  5. In mixed form: 11/14

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