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Divide 56/9 with 42/9

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 4 6/9

56/9 ÷ 42/9 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/9: 9/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 42/9 = 56/9 × 9/42
  3. = 56 × 9/9 × 42 = 504/378
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

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