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Divide 56/28 with 8/5

1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 1 3/5

56/28 ÷ 8/5 is 5/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/28 ÷ 8/5 = 56/28 × 5/8
  3. = 56 × 5/28 × 8 = 280/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/4
  5. In mixed form: 11/4

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