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Divide 27/15 with 5/16

1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 5/16

27/15 ÷ 5/16 is 144/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/15 ÷ 5/16 = 27/15 × 16/5
  3. = 27 × 16/15 × 5 = 432/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/25
  5. In mixed form: 519/25

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