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Divide 56/12 with 49/56

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 49/56

56/12 ÷ 49/56 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 49/56: 56/49
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/12 ÷ 49/56 = 56/12 × 56/49
  3. = 56 × 56/12 × 49 = 3136/588
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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