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Divide 50/30 with 42/56

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 42/56

50/30 ÷ 42/56 is 20/9.

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, 50/30 ÷ 42/56 = 50/30 × 56/42
  3. = 50 × 56/30 × 42 = 2800/1260
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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