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Divide 15/7 with 5/16

1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 5/16

15/7 ÷ 5/16 is 48/7.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/7 ÷ 5/16 = 15/7 × 16/5
  3. = 15 × 16/7 × 5 = 240/35
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
  5. In mixed form: 66/7

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