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Divide 56/18 with 42/60

1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 42/60

56/18 ÷ 42/60 is 40/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/18 ÷ 42/60 = 56/18 × 60/42
  3. = 56 × 60/18 × 42 = 3360/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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