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Divide 56/42 with 21/56

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 21/56

56/42 ÷ 21/56 is 32/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/56: 56/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/42 ÷ 21/56 = 56/42 × 56/21
  3. = 56 × 56/42 × 21 = 3136/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/9
  5. In mixed form: 35/9

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