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Divide 56/36 with 21/20

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

56/36 ÷ 21/20 is 40/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/20: 20/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/36 ÷ 21/20 = 56/36 × 20/21
  3. = 56 × 20/36 × 21 = 1120/756
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/27
  5. In mixed form: 113/27

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