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Divide 56/8 with 15/3

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 5 0/3

56/8 ÷ 15/3 is 7/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/3: 3/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 15/3 = 56/8 × 3/15
  3. = 56 × 3/8 × 15 = 168/120
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
  5. In mixed form: 12/5

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