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Divide 56/40 with 70/84

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 70/84

56/40 ÷ 70/84 is 42/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 70/84: 84/70
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/40 ÷ 70/84 = 56/40 × 84/70
  3. = 56 × 84/40 × 70 = 4704/2800
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/25
  5. In mixed form: 117/25

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