31/2 divided by 56/4

31/2 ÷ 56/4
=
31 28
Mixed Number: 1 3/28
Decimal: 1.107143
Percentage: 110.71%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    56/4 becomes 4/56
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    31/2 × 4/56
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    31 × 4 = 124    2 × 56 = 112
  4. 4
    Simplify
    124/112 = 31/28

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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