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Divide 56/8 with 8/4

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

56/8 ÷ 8/4 is 7/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/4: 4/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 8/4 = 56/8 × 4/8
  3. = 56 × 4/8 × 8 = 224/64
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
  5. In mixed form: 31/2

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