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Divide 5/4 with 15/56

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 15/56

5/4 ÷ 15/56 is 14/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/56: 56/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/4 ÷ 15/56 = 5/4 × 56/15
  3. = 5 × 56/4 × 15 = 280/60
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
  5. In mixed form: 42/3

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