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Divide 56/5 with 42/7

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 6 0/7

56/5 ÷ 42/7 is 28/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/7: 7/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/5 ÷ 42/7 = 56/5 × 7/42
  3. = 56 × 7/5 × 42 = 392/210
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/15
  5. In mixed form: 113/15

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