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Divide 56/42 with 15/72

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 15/72

56/42 ÷ 15/72 is 32/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/72: 72/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/42 ÷ 15/72 = 56/42 × 72/15
  3. = 56 × 72/42 × 15 = 4032/630
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
  5. In mixed form: 62/5

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