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Divide 20/36 with 15/8

1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 1 7/8

20/36 ÷ 15/8 is 8/27.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 15/8: 8/15
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 20/36 ÷ 15/8 = 20/36 × 8/15
  3. = 20 × 8/36 × 15 = 160/540
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/27

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