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Divide 56/6 with 42/60

1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 42/60

56/6 ÷ 42/60 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/60: 60/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/6 ÷ 42/60 = 56/6 × 60/42
  3. = 56 × 60/6 × 42 = 3360/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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