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Divide 36/15 with 16/5

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 3 1/5

36/15 ÷ 16/5 is 3/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 16/5: 5/16
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/15 ÷ 16/5 = 36/15 × 5/16
  3. = 36 × 5/15 × 16 = 180/240
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/4

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