Answers

Divide 56/36 with 42/60

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 42/60

56/36 ÷ 42/60 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 56/36 ÷ 42/60 = 56/36 × 60/42
3. = 56 × 60/36 × 42 = 3360/1512
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
5. In mixed form: 22/9

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