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Divide 15/2 with 27/5

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 5 2/5

15/2 ÷ 27/5 is 25/18.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 27/5: 5/27
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/2 ÷ 27/5 = 15/2 × 5/27
  3. = 15 × 5/2 × 27 = 75/54
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/18
  5. In mixed form: 17/18

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