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Divide 15/27 with 16/12

1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 1 4/12

15/27 ÷ 16/12 is 5/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/12: 12/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/27 ÷ 16/12 = 15/27 × 12/16
  3. = 15 × 12/27 × 16 = 180/432
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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