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Divide 56/3 with 42/56

1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 42/56

56/3 ÷ 42/56 is 224/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/3 ÷ 42/56 = 56/3 × 56/42
  3. = 56 × 56/3 × 42 = 3136/126
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 224/9
  5. In mixed form: 248/9

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