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Divide 56/72 with 15/42

56/72 ÷ 15/42 is 98/45.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/42: 42/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/72 ÷ 15/42 = 56/72 × 42/15
  3. = 56 × 42/72 × 15 = 2352/1080
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/45
  5. In mixed form: 28/45

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