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Divide 15/8 with 7/21

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 7/21

15/8 ÷ 7/21 is 45/8.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 7/21: 21/7
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/8 ÷ 7/21 = 15/8 × 21/7
  3. = 15 × 21/8 × 7 = 315/56
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/8
  5. In mixed form: 55/8

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