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Divide 15/12 with 2/6

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 2/6

15/12 ÷ 2/6 is 15/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/6: 6/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/12 ÷ 2/6 = 15/12 × 6/2
  3. = 15 × 6/12 × 2 = 90/24
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
  5. In mixed form: 33/4

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