What is £56 divided in a ratio of 3:5?

First, add the ratio together to get the denominator of the fraction you will use to determine the share. 3+5 = 8. Now, you have two fractions: 3/8 and 5/8. Next, just find 3/8 and 5/8 of 56 to get your answers:

(56:8) * 3 = £21

and

(56:8) * 5 = £35