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Divide 15/7 with 12/8

1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 1 4/8

15/7 ÷ 12/8 is 10/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/7 ÷ 12/8 = 15/7 × 8/12
  3. = 15 × 8/7 × 12 = 120/84
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  5. In mixed form: 13/7

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