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Divide 56/16 with 42/30

1st number: 3 8/16, 2nd number: 1 12/30

56/16 ÷ 42/30 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/30: 30/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/16 ÷ 42/30 = 56/16 × 30/42
  3. = 56 × 30/16 × 42 = 1680/672
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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