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Divide 56/27 with 36/20

1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 1 16/20

56/27 ÷ 36/20 is 280/243.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/20: 20/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/27 ÷ 36/20 = 56/27 × 20/36
  3. = 56 × 20/27 × 36 = 1120/972
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 280/243
  5. In mixed form: 137/243

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