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Divide 56/12 with 21/12

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 1 9/12

56/12 ÷ 21/12 is 8/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/12: 12/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/12 ÷ 21/12 = 56/12 × 12/21
  3. = 56 × 12/12 × 21 = 672/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
  5. In mixed form: 22/3

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