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Divide 36/15 with 12/8

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 1 4/8

36/15 ÷ 12/8 is 8/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/15 ÷ 12/8 = 36/15 × 8/12
  3. = 36 × 8/15 × 12 = 288/180
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
  5. In mixed form: 13/5

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