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Divide 56/36 with 15/42

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 15/42

56/36 ÷ 15/42 is 196/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/42: 42/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/36 ÷ 15/42 = 56/36 × 42/15
  3. = 56 × 42/36 × 15 = 2352/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 196/45
  5. In mixed form: 416/45

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