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Divide 15/8 with 2/6

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2/6

15/8 ÷ 2/6 is 45/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 2/6: 6/2
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/8 ÷ 2/6 = 15/8 × 6/2
  3. = 15 × 6/8 × 2 = 90/16
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
  5. In mixed form: 55/8

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