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Divide 56/9 with 8/12

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 8/12

56/9 ÷ 8/12 is 28/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/12: 12/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/9 ÷ 8/12 = 56/9 × 12/8
  3. = 56 × 12/9 × 8 = 672/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/3
  5. In mixed form: 91/3

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