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Divide 15/8 with 9/16

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 9/16

15/8 ÷ 9/16 is 10/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 9/16: 16/9
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 15/8 ÷ 9/16 = 15/8 × 16/9
  3. = 15 × 16/8 × 9 = 240/72
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
  5. In mixed form: 31/3

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