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Divide 70/21 with 42/56

1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 42/56

70/21 ÷ 42/56 is 40/9.

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, 70/21 ÷ 42/56 = 70/21 × 56/42
  3. = 70 × 56/21 × 42 = 3920/882
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/9
  5. In mixed form: 44/9

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