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Divide 56/10 with 2/42

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 2/42

56/10 ÷ 2/42 is 588/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/42: 42/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/10 ÷ 2/42 = 56/10 × 42/2
  3. = 56 × 42/10 × 2 = 2352/20
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 588/5
  5. In mixed form: 1173/5

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