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Divide 56/42 with 27/8

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 3 3/8

56/42 ÷ 27/8 is 32/81.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/8: 8/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/42 ÷ 27/8 = 56/42 × 8/27
  3. = 56 × 8/42 × 27 = 448/1134
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/81

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