Answers

Divide 84/40 with 56/42

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 1 14/42

84/40 ÷ 56/42 is 63/40.

Steps for dividing fractions

1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
   Reciprocal of 56/42: 42/56
2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
   So, 84/40 ÷ 56/42 = 84/40 × 42/56
3. = 84 × 42/40 × 56 = 3528/2240
4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/40
5. In mixed form: 123/40

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁴/₈₀÷⁵⁶/₄₂ ⁸⁴/₄₀÷⁵⁶/₈₄

Divide Fractions Calculator