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Divide 56/10 with 42/12

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 3 6/12

56/10 ÷ 42/12 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/12: 12/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/10 ÷ 42/12 = 56/10 × 12/42
  3. = 56 × 12/10 × 42 = 672/420
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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