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Divide 56/9 with 42/20

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 2 2/20

56/9 ÷ 42/20 is 80/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/20: 20/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 42/20 = 56/9 × 20/42
  3. = 56 × 20/9 × 42 = 1120/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
  5. In mixed form: 226/27

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