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Divide 56/6 with 16/21

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 16/21

56/6 ÷ 16/21 is 49/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/21: 21/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/6 ÷ 16/21 = 56/6 × 21/16
  3. = 56 × 21/6 × 16 = 1176/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/4
  5. In mixed form: 121/4

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