Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Divide fractions

Divide 56/8 with 2/7

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

56/8 ÷ 2/7 is 49/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/7: 7/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 2/7 = 56/8 × 7/2
  3. = 56 × 7/8 × 2 = 392/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/2
  5. In mixed form: 241/2

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com