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Divide 56/27 with 21/16

1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 1 5/16

56/27 ÷ 21/16 is 128/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/16: 16/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/27 ÷ 21/16 = 56/27 × 16/21
  3. = 56 × 16/27 × 21 = 896/567
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 128/81
  5. In mixed form: 147/81

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