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Divide 56/8 with 21/5

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 4 1/5

56/8 ÷ 21/5 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 21/5: 5/21
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 21/5 = 56/8 × 5/21
  3. = 56 × 5/8 × 21 = 280/168
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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