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Divide 36/5 with 15/8

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 1 7/8

36/5 ÷ 15/8 is 96/25.

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, 36/5 ÷ 15/8 = 36/5 × 8/15
  3. = 36 × 8/5 × 15 = 288/75
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 96/25
  5. In mixed form: 321/25

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