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Divide 56/48 with 5/9

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 5/9

56/48 ÷ 5/9 is 21/10.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/9: 9/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/48 ÷ 5/9 = 56/48 × 9/5
  3. = 56 × 9/48 × 5 = 504/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
  5. In mixed form: 21/10

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