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Divide 15/12 with 18/36

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 18/36

15/12 ÷ 18/36 is 5/2.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 18/36: 36/18
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/12 ÷ 18/36 = 15/12 × 36/18
  3. = 15 × 36/12 × 18 = 540/216
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  5. In mixed form: 21/2

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