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Divide 56/8 with 42/8

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

56/8 ÷ 42/8 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/8: 8/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 42/8 = 56/8 × 8/42
  3. = 56 × 8/8 × 42 = 448/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

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