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Divide 56/20 with 84/42

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 2 0/42

56/20 ÷ 84/42 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 84/42: 42/84
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/20 ÷ 84/42 = 56/20 × 42/84
  3. = 56 × 42/20 × 84 = 2352/1680
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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