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Divide 56/36 with 35/72

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 35/72

56/36 ÷ 35/72 is 16/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 35/72: 72/35
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/36 ÷ 35/72 = 56/36 × 72/35
  3. = 56 × 72/36 × 35 = 4032/1260
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
  5. In mixed form: 31/5

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