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Divide 15/8 with 8/18

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 8/18

15/8 ÷ 8/18 is 135/32.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/18: 18/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/8 ÷ 8/18 = 15/8 × 18/8
  3. = 15 × 18/8 × 8 = 270/64
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/32
  5. In mixed form: 47/32

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