56/4 divided by 27/2

56/4 ÷ 27/2
=
28 27
Mixed Number: 1 1/27
Decimal: 1.037037
Percentage: 103.7%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    27/2 becomes 2/27
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    56/4 × 2/27
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    56 × 2 = 112    4 × 27 = 108
  4. 4
    Simplify
    112/108 = 28/27

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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