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Divide 56/20 with 12/18

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 12/18

56/20 ÷ 12/18 is 21/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/18: 18/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/20 ÷ 12/18 = 56/20 × 18/12
  3. = 56 × 18/20 × 12 = 1008/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  5. In mixed form: 41/5

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