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Divide 15/6 with 5/15

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 5/15

15/6 ÷ 5/15 is 15/2.

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, 15/6 ÷ 5/15 = 15/6 × 15/5
  3. = 15 × 15/6 × 5 = 225/30
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/2
  5. In mixed form: 71/2

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