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Divide 15/6 with 8/5

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 3/5

15/6 ÷ 8/5 is 25/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/5: 5/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/6 ÷ 8/5 = 15/6 × 5/8
  3. = 15 × 5/6 × 8 = 75/48
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/16
  5. In mixed form: 19/16

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