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Divide 56/12 with 8/18

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 8/18

56/12 ÷ 8/18 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/18: 18/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/12 ÷ 8/18 = 56/12 × 18/8
  3. = 56 × 18/12 × 8 = 1008/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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