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Divide 56/8 with 16/4

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 4 0/4

56/8 ÷ 16/4 is 7/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/4: 4/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 16/4 = 56/8 × 4/16
  3. = 56 × 4/8 × 16 = 224/128
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/4
  5. In mixed form: 13/4

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