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Divide 56/4 with 36/42

1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 36/42

56/4 ÷ 36/42 is 49/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 36/42: 42/36
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/4 ÷ 36/42 = 56/4 × 42/36
  3. = 56 × 42/4 × 36 = 2352/144
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/3
  5. In mixed form: 161/3

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