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Divide 56/12 with 3/42

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 3/42

56/12 ÷ 3/42 is 196/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/42: 42/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/12 ÷ 3/42 = 56/12 × 42/3
  3. = 56 × 42/12 × 3 = 2352/36
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/3
  5. In mixed form: 651/3

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