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Divide 20/15 with 12/20

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 12/20

20/15 ÷ 12/20 is 20/9.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/20: 20/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/15 ÷ 12/20 = 20/15 × 20/12
  3. = 20 × 20/15 × 12 = 400/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  5. In mixed form: 22/9

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