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Divide 1/2 with 5/15

1/2 ÷ 5/15 is 3/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/15: 15/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/2 ÷ 5/15 = 1/2 × 15/5
  3. = 1 × 15/2 × 5 = 15/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  5. In mixed form: 11/2

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