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Divide 56/7 with 42/70

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 42/70

56/7 ÷ 42/70 is 40/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/70: 70/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/7 ÷ 42/70 = 56/7 × 70/42
  3. = 56 × 70/7 × 42 = 3920/294
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  5. In mixed form: 131/3

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