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Divide 56/24 with 42/45

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 42/45

56/24 ÷ 42/45 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/45: 45/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/24 ÷ 42/45 = 56/24 × 45/42
  3. = 56 × 45/24 × 42 = 2520/1008
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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