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Divide 63/8 with 42/56

1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 42/56

63/8 ÷ 42/56 is 21/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/56: 56/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 63/8 ÷ 42/56 = 63/8 × 56/42
  3. = 63 × 56/8 × 42 = 3528/336
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/2
  5. In mixed form: 101/2

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