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Divide 56/36 with 2/15

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

56/36 ÷ 2/15 is 35/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/15: 15/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/36 ÷ 2/15 = 56/36 × 15/2
  3. = 56 × 15/36 × 2 = 840/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
  5. In mixed form: 112/3

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