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Divide 36/15 with 5/12

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 5/12

36/15 ÷ 5/12 is 144/25.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/12: 12/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 36/15 ÷ 5/12 = 36/15 × 12/5
  3. = 36 × 12/15 × 5 = 432/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/25
  5. In mixed form: 519/25

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