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Divide 56/28 with 5/21

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 5/21

56/28 ÷ 5/21 is 42/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/21: 21/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/28 ÷ 5/21 = 56/28 × 21/5
  3. = 56 × 21/28 × 5 = 1176/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
  5. In mixed form: 82/5

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