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Divide 56/9 with 5/42

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 5/42

56/9 ÷ 5/42 is 784/15.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 5/42 = 56/9 × 42/5
  3. = 56 × 42/9 × 5 = 2352/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 784/15
  5. In mixed form: 524/15

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