Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 56/24 with 6/42

1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 6/42

56/24 ÷ 6/42 is 49/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 6/42: 42/6
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/24 ÷ 6/42 = 56/24 × 42/6
  3. = 56 × 42/24 × 6 = 2352/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/3
  5. In mixed form: 161/3

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com