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Divide 8/7 with 12/56

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 12/56

8/7 ÷ 12/56 is 16/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/56: 56/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 8/7 ÷ 12/56 = 8/7 × 56/12
  3. = 8 × 56/7 × 12 = 448/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
  5. In mixed form: 51/3

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