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Divide 56/42 with 20/14

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 1 6/14

56/42 ÷ 20/14 is 14/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 20/14: 14/20
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/42 ÷ 20/14 = 56/42 × 14/20
  3. = 56 × 14/42 × 20 = 784/840
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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