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Divide 21/3 with 15/8

1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 1 7/8

21/3 ÷ 15/8 is 56/15.

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, 21/3 ÷ 15/8 = 21/3 × 8/15
  3. = 21 × 8/3 × 15 = 168/45
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
  5. In mixed form: 311/15

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